Civil Servants: Ethnic Groups
(asked on 26th February 2026) - View Source
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether applicants for civil service roles self-certify their ethnicity.
This question was answered on 9th April 2026
Yes. Candidates may self-certify their ethnicity when applying for Civil Service roles, though it is optional and is not included in decision making regarding appointments.