questionText: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he plans to review (a) the Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments, updated 16 January 2026, and (b) UK Security Vetting process.
answerText: The current version of the Guidance on Making Direct Ministerial Appointments is found on the Gov.uk website and was published on 30 October 2025. NSV is, of course, kept under constant review to ensure it remains fit for purpose. 
heading: Public Appointments: Vetting