Written question asked by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Monday, 6 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Baroness Shafik
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 26 September (HL10217), whether they will now answer the question put: namely, whether Baroness Shafik informed the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of her proposed appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister, 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, which was made by the Cabinet Office. The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- HL10854
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Public appointments Shafik, Baroness
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