DBT's business appointment rules advice, July to September 2023
Published 21 March 2024
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The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) issued a decision on 2 applications submitted under the business appointment rules for the period July to September 2023.
| Full name of applicant | Emma Wade-Smith OBE |
|---|---|
| Title of former civil service role | HM Trade Commissioner for North America and Consul General to New York |
| Date left civil service | 15 January 2024 |
| New employer | De Beers |
| New appointment/employment (including when taken up) |
1 February 2024 |
| 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: – should not become personally involved in lobbying the UK government directly for the benefit of their employer – must identify themselves as former Civil Service when contacting any government official – must not draw on privileged information available from their time in Crown service |
| Full name of applicant | Alan Gemmell OBE |
|---|---|
| Title of former civil service role | HM Trade Commissioner South Asia |
| Date left civil service | May 2023 |
| New employer | Not applicable. Application related to the set up of new business to grow Indian business and help global businesses access the Indian market. |
| New appointment/employment (including when taken up) |
September 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: – should not become personally involved in lobbying the UK government for financial support for any client – must identify themselves as former Civil Service when contacting any government official – must not draw on privileged information available from their time in Crown service |