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DBT's business appointment rules advice, April to June 2023

Published 21 March 2024

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) issued a decision on 1 application submitted under the business appointment rules for the period April to June 2023.

Full name of applicant Paul John McComb
Title of former civil service role Director - UK Exports
Date left civil service 4 June 2023
New employer British Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong
New appointment/employment (including when taken up) Executive Director, 5 June 2023
Department’s decision on application (including details of any waiting period or other conditions or restrictions applied) DBT approved this application with the following conditions:
For 2 years from the last day of service the applicant must not use contacts or government information gained from their time in Crown service to further the commercial interest of any third parties.