David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments
David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary, is facing potential legal action over a plan to invite staff from Shell and BAE Systems to work within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Campaigners argue that this scheme creates the potential for improper influence and conflicts of interest, as the secondments could allow representatives from these companies to impact the UK government's practices, including foreign policy. The pre-action letter warns the government that the lack of transparency surrounding the scheme's operations leaves it open to allegations of conflicts of interest. The article highlights concerns about the potential for the private sector to exert undue influence on the government's decision-making processes through these secondments.
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