§ Angela WatkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health for what reason applicants to the NHS Appointments Commission are required to declare their political allegiance. [88318]
§ Mr. LammyThe code of practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments that all candidates for appointment to public bodies are asked to answer the question ion political activity, as opposed to allegiance. This is for monitoring purposes only and the information is not passed on to sifting and interview panels considering candidates for appointment.