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Fourth Report - Propriety of Governance in Light of Greensill
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
HC 888
Published 2 December 2022
Recommendations
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Accepted
Para 59
The system of public appointments is predicated on the principle that such appointments are the...
Recommendation
The system of public appointments is predicated on the principle that such appointments are the responsibility of the relevant Minister and it is they that should be held accountable for them. On this basis, we endorse the recommendation of the …
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Government Response Summary
The government has introduced a new model policy to improve the management of outside interests in the Civil Service.
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Accepted
Para 61
Rather than only raising concerns, Senior Independent Panel Members should report to the Commissioner for...
Recommendation
Rather than only raising concerns, Senior Independent Panel Members should report to the Commissioner for Public Appointments on the conduct of all significant public appointments processes. The Governance Code should be updated accordingly.
Government Response Summary
The government is developing a 'ministerial deed' to legally commit ministers to the Business Appointment Rules and will strengthen contractual clauses for civil servants to clarify post-government employment restrictions, allowing for exploration of further sanctions like financial penalties for breaches.
Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Accepted
Those who seek only to comply with the Rules sensu stricto and do not apply their own “smell test” when considering future opportunities will continue to risk significant personal reputational damage. (Paragraph 39) Appointments
Government Response Summary
The government states that the Independent Adviser can now initiate inquiries, with Prime Minister consent required only in limited cases, and that the next Independent Adviser is expected to retain these powers, which effectively addresses the recommendation by describing current procedures.