4 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedWhat (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to his Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made since 4
ReplyThe following appointments have been made by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero since 4 July 2024: Direct ministerial:Clean Power 2030 Commission – 8 commissionersGreat British Energy – Start-up ChairGreat British Nuclear – one interi...
4 Oct 2024·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhat the Government's policy is on the public advertisement of Civil Service appointments (a) at and (b) below SCS level.
ReplyIn May 2022 the then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster wrote to cabinet ministers outlining all Senior Civil Service (SCS) jobs must be advertised externally to the public unless an exemption is approved. This continues to be the policy. As under the p...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
AskedHow many people, other than special advisers, have been appointed to civil service posts in her Department without open competition since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b) salary bands are;
ReplyThe information requested is only collated centrally once a quarter and can only be provided at disproportionate cost.
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to her Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made since 4 July 2024.
ReplyAs of 8 October 2024, one direct ministerial appointment was made. Ian Corfield was appointed as an unpaid International Investment Summit Adviser by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ian Corfield will be in post until 31 October 2024. Professor Alan Taylo...
4 Oct 2024·Women and Equalities·Answered
AskedPursuant to the Answer of 6 September 2024 to Question 2316 on Equality, if she will publish guidance on the application of the socio-economic duty on (a) Civil Service recruitment (i) decisions and (ii) polic
ReplyThe duty will require public bodies, when making strategic decisions, to actively consider how their decisions might help to reduce the inequalities associated with socio-economic disadvantage. Guidance will be developed that will help relevant authoritie...
4 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedHow many civil servants, other than special advisers, have been appointed in his department without open competition since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b) salary bands are; and on wh
ReplyThe Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 sets out the requirement for the Civil Service Commission to establish recruitment principles which departments must follow. The Recruitment Principles 2018 provide the legal requirement for the selection ...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedHow many people have been appointed to civil service positions without open competition in her Department since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b) salary bands are; and on what basis each was appointed.
ReplySince 4 July 2024, 13 individuals have been appointed to Civil Service positions without open competition. Regarding the request for job titles and salary bands, the Treasury does not comment on individual appointments at Deputy Director level or below. A...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat process was followed in the recruitment of Ian Corfield to the role of Director of Investment.
ReplyIan Corfield was appointed via Exception to the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. The Department followed the established process to make the appointment and was granted the required approval from the Civil Service Commission. Ian Corfiel...
4 Oct 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhat the salary of Mr Ian Corfield was in his role as Director of Investment.
ReplyIan Corfield was appointed via Exception to the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. The Department followed the established process to make the appointment and was granted the required approval from the Civil Service Commission. Ian Corfiel...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to his Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made si
ReplyDepartments do not routinely record and collect the reasons why appointees leave their positions, so are not in a position to answer this part of the question. Additionally, the reasons why an appointee has left their role is the appointee’s personal info...
4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many civil servants, other than special advisers, his Department has appointed without open competition since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b) salary bands are; and on what basis each was appoin
ReplySince 4 July 2024, there have been 30 civil servants in the Ministry of Defence who have been appointed on exemption. I am withholding the information about job titles and salary bands as it contains personal data which cannot be released as individuals c...
4 Oct 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
AskedCommonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his policies of the recommendations of the Summary Report of the APPG on Afrikan reparations, published in October 2
ReplyMuseums and galleries in England operate independently of the government. Decisions relating to the care and management of their collections are a matter for the trustees of each museum. The Arts Council published guidance in 2022 on the handling of resti...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
AskedHow many people have been appointed to civil service positions without open competition in his Department since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b) salary bands are; and on what bas
ReplyAll recruitment into the Civil Service is governed by the CSC Recruitment Principles 2018. The recruitment principles are for departments to implement and set out how recruitment needs to be conducted, along with the exceptions that departments can apply ...
4 Oct 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedWhat her Department’s policy is on the length of time for which job application forms for successful candidates are held.
ReplyThe application process to apply for a role at Home Office is online. Personal information captured during the recruitment process is retained for two years.
4 Oct 2024·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhere the Director Generals in charge of the five Mission Delivery Boards will be based; and to whom they will report.
ReplyThe lead Secretary of State for each mission chairs the relevant Mission Board, which brings together ministers from across government to drive progress on missions. Five Directors General (DG) have been selected as Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) for ...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, how many people, other than special advisers, have been appointed to civil service posts in his Department without open competition since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b)
ReplyThe Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 requires that selection to the Civil Service must be on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition. There may be instances where a role may meet the requirements for use of a Civil Service Commission...
4 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to his Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made since 4 July 2
ReplyTwo direct ministerial appointments have been made since 4 July 2024, to work on the 10 Year Health Plan, and to lead on the independent investigation of the National Health Service. Further information on these two announcements is available respectively...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, what the salary is of the Director General for Digital Centre Design.
ReplyDirector General salaries are published as part of standard transparency publications on the Gov.uk website. The next publication will be published in due course.
4 Oct 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, how many people have been appointed to civil service positions without open competition in her Department since 4 July 2024; what their (a) job titles and (b) salary bands are; and on what basis
ReplyThe Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 requires that selection to the Civil Service must be on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition. There may be instances where a role may meet the requirements for use of a Civil Service Commission...
4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat (a) direct ministerial and (b) other public appointments to her Department and associated bodies have (i) been (A) removed from their posts and (B) asked to resign and (ii) made since 4 July 2024.
ReplySince 4 July 2024:i. (A and B) Departments do not routinely record and collect the reasons why appointees leave their positions, so departments are not in a position to answer this part of the question. Additionally, the reasons why an appointee has left ...