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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Ethics and Integrity Commission

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026, to Question 112179, on Ethics and Integrity Commission and Lobbying, whether the terms of reference will include revolving door issues of civil servants and regulators joining companies which they previous regulated or worked with.

Answer

On 11 March the Prime Minister wrote to the Chair of the Ethics and Integrity Commission, Doug Chalmers, to commission a review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government. As set out in the terms of reference, this includes looking at whether the current Business Appointment Rules are sufficient, in particular in respect of managing potentially improper access to, and influence within, government..


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125409
Session
2024-26
Related items
Ethics and Integrity Commission and Lobbying
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Civil servants Business interests Regulation Ethics and Integrity Commission
Link
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