Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the three appointments to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments announced on 18 January 2018, how those positions were advertised and how many applications were received.
These roles were advertised on the website of the Centre for Public Appointments, and the Cabinet Office received 32 applications. Selection was made on the following advertised criteria:
Essential:
Desirable:
These appointments were made on merit following fair and open competition, in line with the requirements of the Governance Code for Public Appointments.