Transparency data

DBT Business appointment rules, April to June 2023

Published 21 March 2024

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

Paul John McComb

Title of former Civil Service role: Director - UK Exports

Date left or retired from the 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) requires that:

  • 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