Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik intends will remain as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum in the light of her appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.