Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Government Departments: Public Appointments
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026, to Question 12787, on Government Departments: Public Appointments, whether the approach on GDPR applies to declarations in relation to ministerial appointments.
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Ministerial appointments are distinct to public appointments and subject to separate processes. Ministers are appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister. The process for the declaration and management of ministers’ interests is set out in the Ministerial Code. Relevant interests are published in the List of Ministers’ Interests on a quarterly basis.
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- 18036
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- 2026-27
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Government Departments: Public Appointments
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
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- Data protection Government departments Public appointments Political activities
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