Question follow-through · 10537
Broadband
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to (a) ensure (i) transparency and (ii) accountability in the decision-making process for broadband infrastructure projects and (b) tackle potential conflicts of
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 22 Oct 2024
- Target answer date
- 24 Oct 2024
- Answer
- 30 Oct 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
22 Oct 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to (a) ensure (i) transparency and (ii) accountability in the decision-making process for broadband infrastructure projects and (b) tackle potential conflicts of
24 Oct 2024
Target answer date
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30 Oct 2024
Answer published
DSIT defines clear policies and procedures for identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest. This includes a comprehensive disclosure process set out in Terms and Conditions documents and encourages proactive disclosure by employees. Non-Ex...
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