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Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 August 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Former Ministers: Business Interests

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 21 July (HLWS867), whether former ministers who left office while the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments was operating will now receive retrospective advice in relation to business appointments from the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.

Answer

The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments will continue to process and provide advice on applications it receives from former ministers until its closure. Advice on applications after the Committee closes will be provided by the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9877
Session
2024-26
Related items
Government of service
Monday, 21 July 2025
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
Business interests Former ministers Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards
Link
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