Written question asked by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Baroness Shafik
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik intends will remain as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum in the light of her appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister
- Answer
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Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.
The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL10135
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Victoria and Albert Museum Shafik, Baroness
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- 2025-09-25 16:00:26 +0100
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