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<p>In accordance with the code of practice for corporate governance in central government
departments, the Department requires non-executive directors to declare sources of
renumeration, contracts, shares and securities, non-financial interests, and related
party interests that may influence, or may be perceived to influence, their judgement
as a board member.</p><p> </p><p>During the recruitment and onboarding process for
non-executive directors my department conducts its own due diligence to make sure
that office holders meet the standards set out in the code of conduct for board members.
The Department reviews any real or potential conflicts of interests declared and publishes
these, with any mitigating action taken, in the Department’s annual governance statement.</p>
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