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Written Question
Trusts
Wednesday 11th March 2020

Asked by: Baroness Wheatcroft (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they give to the political views of an individual being considered for a trusteeship which they have to approve.

Answered by Lord True - Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal

Public appointments are made by Ministers following the Governance Code on Public Appointments. This Code sets out the principles that should underpin all public appointments, including those appointments that Ministers have delegated to others.

Written Question
Public Appointments
Wednesday 11th March 2020

Asked by: Baroness Wheatcroft (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they give to statements revealing views opposed to Brexit when deciding on public appointments.

Answered by Lord True - Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal

Public appointments are made by Ministers following the Governance Code on Public Appointments. This Code sets out the principles that should underpin all public appointments, including those appointments that Ministers have delegated to others.