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Was Jeremy Lightfoot one of the candidates recommended by the panel set up outlined in the answer to parliamentary written question 12443 (2026) as a candidate suitable for appointment for the role of Chief Executive of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport?

Answered Question 13877 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Was Jeremy Lightfoot one of the candidates recommended by the panel set up outlined in the answer to parliamentary written question 12443 (2026) as a candidate suitable for appointment for the role of Chief Executive of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

As set out in the Public Service Act 2020, the panel must examine applicants for the position and deliberate on which candidate is to be recommended for appointment. Following the deliberations, the Chairperson of the panel must decide which applicant is to be recommended to the Minister for appointment. Jeremy Lightfoot was the candidate recommended by the Chairperson for appointment to the position of Secretary for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport and Chief Executive, Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport.