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Johnston, David - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Education - ACOBA advice

Advice to David Johnston OBE, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Education, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

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Mr Johnston left his role at the Department for Education in July 2024.

Chair of Trustees, Great Friendship Project

Mr Johnston sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Great Friendship Project. The letter containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here.

Chair of Governors, Ark Acton Academy

Mr Johnston sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Ark Acton Academy. The letter containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2025; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here.

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Published 7 October 2025

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