Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Thursday, 9 May 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 (named day). It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Ministerial Policy Advisers: Vetting

Question

(3) how many special advisers have used the appeals process to challenge an adverse vetting decision since May 2010.

[155182]

Mr Watson:

Answer

As was the practice under the previous Administration, each Government Department is responsible for determining its personnel security controls and any related vetting requirements, in line with the HMG Security Policy Framework. Information on the framework is available via:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls

Information relating to internal discussion and advice is not normally disclosed. Information about individual security clearances is not held centrally.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 155182; 563 c138W
Session: 2013-14
Subjects: Appeals Special advisers Vetting
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Ministerial Policy Advisers: Vetting

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