Question follow-through · 70878
Emily Middleton
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the temporary role of the Director General, Digital Centre Design expires.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Tabled
- 29 Aug 2025
- Target answer date
- 8 Sept 2025
- Answer
- 11 Sept 2025 · 13 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
29 Aug 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when the temporary role of the Director General, Digital Centre Design expires.
8 Sept 2025
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
11 Sept 2025
Answer published
As per released documentation, in FOI2024-00256-Annex E Ms Middleton’s appointment was approved for two years, until 15 July 2026.
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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