§ Alistair BurtTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what representations he has received to seek amendment to the Civil Service Management Code in order to allow an appeal process in relation to personnel matters which is independent of the Department in which the complaint arose; if he will take steps to make such an amendment; and if he will make a statement. [185624]
§ Mr. AlexanderOther than that received from the hon. Member no other representations have been received from hon. Members to seek amendment to the Civil Service Management Code's rules on personal grievance appeals.
Every civil servant has a right of appeal against a management decision that affects them adversely and departments and agencies have delegated authority to determine appropriate arrangements for hearing such appeals and I am not convinced that there are any compelling reasons to change the current arrangements.