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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Anthony Finkelstein

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the news story entitled Independent Review of the Use of Non-corporate Communications Channels in Government, of 2 July 2026, whether Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein is a direct Ministerial appointment.

Answer

Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein’s appointment as the Independent Reviewer of the Use of Non-corporate Communications Channels is a Tier 1 Direct Ministerial Appointment made by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16032
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Government departments Public appointments WhatsApp Finkelstein, Anthony
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk