Source · Select Committees · Constitution Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Paragraph: 72
Public statements by special advisers about the recruitment, performance or departure of civil servants are...
Conclusion
Public statements by special advisers about the recruitment, performance or departure of civil servants are unacceptable as they risk giving the impression—or tolerating the reality—that special advisers are managing civil servants. Ministers are responsible for the actions of their special advisers and they should ensure this does not happen.
Paragraph Reference:
72
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 January 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗