Hancock claimed in a letter that he did not believe he needed to ask permission.
should seek clearance from Acoba for any new employment or appointments he takes on within two years of leaving office.
Hancock claimed, in a letter to Lord Pickles earlier this month, he did not believe he needed to ask the body’s permission for either show “as the guidelines state that one-off media appearances such as these do not count as an appointment or employment”., Lord Pickles countered: “The rules are clear that an application is required where individuals plan a series of media activities and it is for Acoba to assess the associated risks.
“As such, failing to seek and await advice before these roles were announced or taken up in this case is a breach of the Government’s rules and the requirements set out in the ministerial code.”
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