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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Andrew Rhodes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125684 on Gambling Commission: Business Interests, whether conditions were put on the appointment of Andrew Rhodes in relation to his work for Hawkbridge.

Answer

Andrew Rhodes is subject to confidentiality obligations and post-employment restrictions, including limits on the use of confidential information and on engagement with matters connected to his previous responsibilities. These restrictions are designed to prevent conflicts of interest and protect the integrity of the Commission’s work. These restrictions apply to all Gambling Commission employees.

In line with these obligations and contractual terms, any services that Andrew Rhodes provides will relate only to countries, territories, or legal jurisdictions that fall outside the Gambling Commission’s regulatory remit for a restricted contractual period of 6 months from resignation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10176
Session
2026-27
Related items
Gambling Commission: Business Interests
Monday, 20 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Business interests Gambling Commission Rhodes, Andrew
Link
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