Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the suitability of Waheed Saleem for the post of deputy Police and Crime Commissioner; and whether Waheed Saleem is a member of the Community and Voluntary Service Honours Committee.

The appointment of deputy Police and Crime Commissioners is a matter for democratically elected Police and Crime Commissioners. All public office holders are subject to the Nolan Principles of Public Office.

Details of the Honours Committee are available on GOV.UK.