§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the officials in his Department who have declared a current interest; what requirements are placed on officials to declare relevant interests; in what form records of such declarations are kept; and if he will establish a central register of officials' interests.[16884]
§ Mr. HagueStaff in my Department faced with a potential conflict of interest must declare the position to senior management who can consider how best to proceed. This requirement is set out in the Welsh Office terms and conditions of service code.
Staff disclose relevant interests on the understanding that this, like all employment matters, is confidential between them and their employer.