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834385

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2018
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Performing Arts
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the contribution of creative industry freelancers to the UK economy.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	126004
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2018 answer text <p><del class="ministerial">We are talking to our EU counterparts as part of ongoing EU exit negotiations with a view to achieving the deep and special relationship the UK wishes to have with the EU post-exit. We are confident that this is in the interests of both sides. We will work hard to secure the best deal for the UK on exit and ensure that our new relationship with the EU works for business.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">We are also preparing for a range of possible outcomes for the audio-visual sector from the UK's negotiations with the EU.</del></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">Freelancers form a vital part of the UK workforce, particularly for the creative industries. The Secretary of State and his ministers have regular discussions with members of the Cabinet on a wide range of issues that impact on the creative industries and its workforce.</ins></p> answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James question first answered 07/02/2018 18:09:16 question first ministerially corrected 08/02/2018 10:28:57 answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James previous answer version 40194 answering member constituency Stourbridge answering member printed Margot James answering member 4115 label Biography information for Margot James
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1536868

	registered interest
	date	27/10/2022
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football Governance Fan-led Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, when she will publish a White Paper on the implementation of the Fan-led Review of Football Governance.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	72939
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government published its response to the recommendations made by the Independent Fan Led Review of Football Governance in April 2022.</p><p>The Government recognises the need for football to be reformed to ensure the game’s sustainability in the long term. We remain committed to publishing a White Paper in due course, setting out our detailed response to the Fan Led Review of Football Governance.</p><p><del class="ministerial">Following publication of the White Paper, we will bring forward legislation when parliamentary time allows.</del></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 01/11/2022 10:54:46 question first ministerially corrected 01/11/2022 16:28:04 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew previous answer version 29270 answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1536870

	registered interest
	date	27/10/2022
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Football Governance Fan-led Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what her planned timetable is for bringing forward legislative proposals to implement the recommendations of the Fan-led Review of Football Governance.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	72940
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2022 answer text <p>The Government published its response to the recommendations made by the Independent Fan Led Review of Football Governance in April 2022.</p><p>The Government recognises the need for football to be reformed to ensure the game’s sustainability in the long term. We remain committed to publishing a White Paper in due course, setting out our detailed response to the Fan Led Review of Football Governance.</p><p><del class="ministerial">Following publication of the White Paper, we will bring forward legislation when parliamentary time allows.</del></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 01/11/2022 10:54:46 question first ministerially corrected 01/11/2022 16:27:36 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew previous answer version 29271 answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1401232

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Gambling: Licensing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory timeframe for the review of the Gambling Commission’s licence fees.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	100447
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2022 answer text <p>The Government’s Gambling Act Review is taking a close look at how the Gambling Commission licence fees are set and we are considering all the evidence carefully, including the conclusions of the independent review of the regulation BetIndex Ltd, the operator of Football Index, which we published in September. We will publish a White Paper outlining our conclusions and proposals for reform in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 100448 question first answered 13/01/2022 13:48:31 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1401233

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	BetIndex: Regulation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the proposals for changes to Gambling Commission fees published by the independent review of the regulation of BetIndex Limited in June 2021.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	100448
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2022 answer text <p>The Government’s Gambling Act Review is taking a close look at how the Gambling Commission licence fees are set and we are considering all the evidence carefully, including the conclusions of the independent review of the regulation BetIndex Ltd, the operator of Football Index, which we published in September. We will publish a White Paper outlining our conclusions and proposals for reform in the coming months.</p> answering member constituency Croydon South answering member printed Chris Philp grouped question UIN 100447 question first answered 13/01/2022 13:48:31 answering member 4503 label Biography information for Chris Philp
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1402278

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will introduce a target for the number of public appointments awarded to individuals with a declared disability.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	102558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The government encourages talented people from all backgrounds and from across the UK to apply for public appointments. This is important as part of our levelling-up agenda and to secure the benefits that having a diverse range of experiences and skills brings to boards and will ensure that we get the best services that deliver for everyone.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is working on the introduction of a single online application portal for public appointments which will assist in data collection and allow us to expand our understanding of those taking up appointments through analysis across a range of measures, including by socio-economic background.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 102559 102560 question first answered 17/01/2022 16:42:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1402279

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will introduce a target for the number of public appointments awarded to individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	102559
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The government encourages talented people from all backgrounds and from across the UK to apply for public appointments. This is important as part of our levelling-up agenda and to secure the benefits that having a diverse range of experiences and skills brings to boards and will ensure that we get the best services that deliver for everyone.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is working on the introduction of a single online application portal for public appointments which will assist in data collection and allow us to expand our understanding of those taking up appointments through analysis across a range of measures, including by socio-economic background.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 102558 102560 question first answered 17/01/2022 16:42:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1402282

	registered interest
	date	12/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Public Appointments: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of monitoring the socio-economic diversity of public appointees.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	102560
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>The government encourages talented people from all backgrounds and from across the UK to apply for public appointments. This is important as part of our levelling-up agenda and to secure the benefits that having a diverse range of experiences and skills brings to boards and will ensure that we get the best services that deliver for everyone.</p><p>The Cabinet Office is working on the introduction of a single online application portal for public appointments which will assist in data collection and allow us to expand our understanding of those taking up appointments through analysis across a range of measures, including by socio-economic background.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis grouped question UIN 102558 102559 question first answered 17/01/2022 16:42:12 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1404830

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Justice
	answering dept id	54
	answering dept short name	Justice
	answering dept sort name	Justice
	hansard heading	Ministry of Justice: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	108472
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>References are sought for candidates shortlisted for interview for a range of roles falling under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 26/01/2022 15:43:32 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1404837

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	hansard heading	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	108473
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that advisory assessment panels must satisfy themselves that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies.</p><p>In accordance with the Governance Code, BEIS requires that candidates declare relevant interests at the point of application and these are discussed at interview. Where appropriate, BEIS has on occasion sought references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.We also provide the panel with other information, for example open source material, that they may wish to consider in reaching a judgement in a fair and open way.</p> answering member constituency Mid Norfolk answering member printed George Freeman question first answered 25/01/2022 17:50:44 answering member 4020 label Biography information for George Freeman
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1404838

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2022
	answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
	answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
	hansard heading	Department of Health and Social Care: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	108474
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>The Department asks all candidates for public appointments to provide at least two referees, one of whom should be from the candidate’s main or most recent organisation. Referees are approached for shortlisted candidates.</p><p> </p><p>Candidates are also asked to declare when they apply and again if interviewed, if they have any potential conflicts of interest, or any issues in their history which if they were appointed, may bring the appointment into disrepute, particularly in the context of meeting the Principles of Public Life. The Principles form part of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which candidates are informed they will need to adhere to. Checks are also carried out on open-source material for shortlisted candidates and information is provided to the assessment panel.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 25/01/2022 13:23:41 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1404839

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Home Office: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	108475
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>The Department is committed to ensuring that all appointments under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments, are conducted in accordance with Governance Code on Public Appointments.</p><p>As part of the recruitment process, references are taken up for all appointed candidates.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 25/01/2022 16:54:10 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1404840

	registered interest
	date	20/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Department for Education: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	108476
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2022 answer text <p>References are not routinely requested for public appointments which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments, as they may not always be the most appropriate, fair or open way of making an assessment of candidates.</p><p>However, the Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that the Advisory Assessment Panel must be satisfied that all candidates can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life, adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies and do not have any conflicts of interest which are not manageable within the context of the role.</p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 28/01/2022 14:30:19 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

773932

	registered interest
	date	19/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Performing Arts: Parental Leave
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the potential benefits to the creative industries of extending shared parental leave to freelance workers.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	108694
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>Freelancers form a vital part of the UK workforce, particularly for the creative industries. The Secretary of State and her ministers have regular discussions on a number of issues that impact the creative industries, including working practices. Self-employed people have greater flexibility over their working hours, including when they take time off work.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 24/10/2017 16:12:01 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

776212

	registered interest
	date	23/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	Electronic Programme Guides: Public Service Broadcasting
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that electronic programme guide providers comply with their duties to provide prominence for public service channels.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109002
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>Under the Digital Economy Act 2017, Ofcom are required to publish a report on PSB prominence which looks at the ease of finding and accessing PSB content across all television platforms on both a linear and on-demand basis. The first report must be published before 1 December 2020 and Ofcom’s code on the Electronic Programme Guide must also be reviewed by this date.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 01/11/2017 11:48:26 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1405321

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept id	13
	answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
	hansard heading	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109191
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>Defra always takes appropriate steps to ensure the suitability of candidates for regulated public appointments in line with the Governance Code. Candidate references are sought on a case-by-case basis as one of a range of assessments.</p> answering member constituency Banbury answering member printed Victoria Prentis question first answered 27/01/2022 15:42:50 answering member 4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1405322

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Transport
	answering dept id	27
	answering dept short name	Transport
	answering dept sort name	Transport
	hansard heading	Department for Transport: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109192
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>Applicants for public appointments are asked to provide details of two referees. The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that the Advisory Assessment Panel must satisfy itself that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies. In line with the Governance Code, candidates are asked to declare relevant interests and these are discussed at interview.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 26/01/2022 17:38:02 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1405323

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Department for Work and Pensions: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109193
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>Candidates that reach interview stage for public appointments are asked to provide referees which are followed up by the Department.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, candidates are also asked to declare relevant interests which are discussed at interview stage.</p><p> </p><p>The Advisory Assessment Panel must satisfy itself that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and adhere to the Code of Conduct for Board members of Public Bodies.</p> answering member constituency Hexham answering member printed Guy Opperman question first answered 26/01/2022 15:38:09 answering member 4142 label Biography information for Guy Opperman
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1405326

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109194
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>The Cabinet Office is committed to ensuring that individuals who serve on the boards of our public bodies uphold the highest standards of conduct. Public appointments are made in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.</p><p> </p><p>The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that Advisory Assessment Panels must satisfy themselves that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and can adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies.</p><p> </p><p>On application, all candidates are asked to declare any relevant interests that they may have. These are discussed with candidates at interview. The department also provides the panel with other information such as open source material that they may wish to consider in reaching a judgement in a fair and open way. References may be taken up depending on the role.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 26/01/2022 17:55:34 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

777738

	registered interest
	date	25/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept id	10
	answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
	hansard heading	S4C Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2017 to Question 107920, on S4C: Reviews, if she will publish the names of the key partners, stakeholders and parties interested in S4C who were invited to submit evidence to the independent review of S4C.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	109569
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2017 answer text <p>A list of all partners, stakeholders and interested parties consulted will be published alongside the review.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 01/11/2017 11:46:13 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1415946

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	110257
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The Department has a robust recruitment process in place for appointments that are regulated by the Commissioner which is in line with the process and principles set out in the 2016 Governance Code on Public Appointments. It is Departmental policy to take up references for candidates shortlisted for interview and this is set out clearly in the candidate information pack for each recruitment campaign.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 27/01/2022 14:21:41 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1415947

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept id	211
	answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
	hansard heading	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	110258
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities does not routinely seek references for Public Appointments.</p><p>The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that the Advisory Assessment Panel must satisfy itself that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies.</p><p>The Governance Code requires that candidates are asked to declare relevant interests and these are discussed at interview. The department may also provide the panel with other information, for example, open source material that they may wish to consider in reaching a judgement in a fair and open way.</p><p>References may not always be an appropriate, fair or open way of reaching such an assessment due to the limitations on what might be provided and the lack of transparency as to their contents.</p> answering member constituency Walsall North answering member printed Eddie Hughes question first answered 27/01/2022 18:00:05 answering member 4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1415948

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2022
	answering body	Treasury
	answering dept id	14
	answering dept short name	Treasury
	answering dept sort name	Treasury
	hansard heading	Treasury: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	110259
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>All regulated public appointments are made in line with the process and principles set out in the Governance Code on Public Appointments and regulated by an independent Commissioner.</p><p> </p><p>Due diligence inquiries are carried out, and references requested where appropriate during the recruitment process. Some of Treasury’s Public appointment roles are also subject to scrutiny by the Treasury Committee.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 27/01/2022 16:03:49 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1415949

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2022
	answering body	Northern Ireland Office
	answering dept id	21
	answering dept short name	Northern Ireland
	answering dept sort name	Northern Ireland
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Office: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	110260
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2022 answer text <p>The Northern Ireland Office's regulated public appointment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments and are governed by the principle of appointment on merit following a selection process that is open, impartial and assesses each candidate against the same criteria for the role in question. The department does not ask for references. However, in line with the Governance Code, candidates are asked to declare relevant interests and these are discussed at interview.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns question first answered 28/01/2022 14:21:24 answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns previous answer version 46950 answering member constituency Bournemouth West answering member printed Conor Burns answering member 3922 label Biography information for Sir Conor Burns
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1415952

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2022
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department seeks references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
	tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
	tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
	uin	110261
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The Governance Code on Public Appointments sets out that the Advisory Assessment Panel must satisfy itself that all candidates for appointment can meet the Seven Principles of Public Life and adhere to the Code of Conduct for board members of public bodies.</p><p>The Governance Code requires that candidates are asked to declare relevant interests and these are discussed at interview. The FCDO may also provide the panel with other information, for example, open source material that they may wish to consider in reaching a judgement in a fair and open way.</p><p>Whilst the FCDO will usually seek references for candidates appointed to public positions which fall under the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments, it is noted that references may not always be an appropriate, fair or open way of reaching such an assessment due to the limitations on what might be provided and the lack of transparency as to their contents.</p> answering member constituency Chelmsford answering member printed Vicky Ford question first answered 27/01/2022 17:29:59 answering member 4674 label Biography information for Vicky Ford
	tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan