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Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. It was answered by Earl of Courtown (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: Business Interests

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether decision-making civil servants and local authority officials are currently required to disclose all interests to prevent any conflict of interest; and if so, whether those records are made public.

Answer

Civil Servants serve the government of the day and can only exercise power for and on behalf of the Secretary of State.

The Civil Service Management Code sets out regulations and instructions related to civil servants’ terms and conditions of service, including the declaration and management of private interests. HR in each Department will provide advice about the appropriate procedures to follow.

Local authorities are responsible for the management of their own officials. Local government officers must act in conformity with the Nolan Principles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL380
Session
2019-19
Related items
Subjects
Disclosure of information Business interests Public sector
Link
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