Arms Length Bodies

Summary

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 122715 on Arms Length Bodies, whether he plans to update the Approvals Process guidance incorporating those principles.

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1. 21 May 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 122715 on Arms Length Bodies, whether he plans to update the Approvals Process guidance incorporating those principles.

   Source: Commons

2. 2 June 2026

   Answer

   At present, there are no plans to update the Approvals Process guidance.It is government policy that arm’s length bodies should only be set up as a last resort, when there is no viable alternative. New bodies are also continuing to be considered under the...

   Source: Written answer

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