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Did he seek any advice from Ministry of Justice officials about the process they followed to identify nominees to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) in November 2025, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 250 (2026)
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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Did he seek any advice from Ministry of Justice officials about the process they followed to identify nominees to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) in November 2025, and if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

On 11 September 2025, Ministry of Justice officials advised me on the process that had been followed to identify nominees to the Minister's Arms Advisory Group.