Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government offers non-executive directors of government-owned companies or arm's-length bodies independent legal advice if they believe a conflict of interest may arise if such advice is provided internally by government departments.

Government owned companies and arm's-length bodies are responsible for obtaining their own legal advice; some may obtain legal advice from Government departments.

Potential conflicts of interest are considered on a case by case basis.