Written question asked by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Friday, 26 September 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Baroness Shafik
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik informed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of her proposed appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister; and, if so, whom she informed, when, and what the Department’s advice was.
- 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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL10217
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Public appointments Shafik, Baroness
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- 2025-10-22 13:57:59 +0100
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