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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Civil Service: Management

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 66 of the Cabinet Office Annual report and accounts 2024-2025, HC1372, 23 October 2025, who sits on the staff Board; how members of the Staff Board were selected; and whether any formal appointment process, eligibility criteria and rotation system is in place.

Answer

The Staff Board is advisory and comprises Cabinet Office Staff of delegated grades (Grade AO - Grade 6). Approximately 20 members sit on the Staff Board. Members serve on the Staff Board for a minimum term of one year and a maximum term of two years.

Information on the role of the staff board is set out on the Cabinet Office’s intranet. Staff are able to apply to be a member at any time via an online form and are placed on a waiting list until a vacancy arises. The Cabinet Office Governance Team review applications and conduct short interviews with potential candidates before appointments are made. The Staff Board provides a vital platform for staff to inform decisions made by the Executive Committee (ExCo).

The appointment process seeks to encourage and attract a diverse pool of applicants from all business units, locations, and grades, aiming for a balanced representation of professional and personal characteristics.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92017
Session
2024-26
Related items
Report and Accounts of the Cabinet Office
Thursday, 23 October 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Civil service Management
Link
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