Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Civil Service's policy is on employing people who were previously employed in roles in a party political capacity, other than as special advisers.

Those wishing to be employed at any level of the Civil Service must declare any perceived, potential or actual conflicts of interest prior to taking up employment in their respective department. This would include political interests.

All civil servants are expected to support the government of the day in accordance with the values of the Civil Service Code, including impartiality.