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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Friday, 25 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Civil Service Commission: Accountancy

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary has authority to remove or replace the Chief Executive of the Civil Service Commission as Accounting Officer.

Answer

The Chief Executive of the Civil Service Commission is designated an Accounting Officer by the Principal Accounting Officer (the Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office), who may also withdraw such a designation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20858
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Accountancy Civil Service Commission
Link
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