Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of Baroness Shafik’s appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister with section 3.11 of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies.

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.