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<p>The Government’s view remains that the current Business Appointment Rules system
provides the right balance between preventing conflicts of interest, and ensuring
the public sector can attract the skills and capability it needs, whilst also recognising
the common law freedoms of individuals to earn a living without unreasonable hindrance.</p><p>
</p><p>However, as set out in the Government response to the Public Administration
and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s most recent report on the subject, we have
introduced a number of administrative changes to strengthen the process at a Departmental
level, and ensure consistency in the way the Rules are applied. This includes issuing
new guidance to Departments on administering the Rules, and requiring the Chairs of
Departmental Audit and Risk Committees to take responsibility for monitoring compliance
with the Rules as part of their existing governance processes.</p><p> </p><p>The full
Government response is attached.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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