Lol no. There is no lobbying in the UK Civil Service, and if it was to happen, then careers are on the line. All UK Civil Servants work to the Civil Service Code;
As a civil servant, you are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out your role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. In this code:
- ‘integrity’ is putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests
- ‘honesty’ is being truthful and open
- ‘objectivity’ is basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence
- ‘impartiality’ is acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well governments of different political persuasions
These core values support good government and ensure the achievement of the highest possible standards in all that the Civil Service does. This in turn helps the Civil Service to gain and retain the respect of ministers, Parliament, the public and its customers.
Yeah I guess this is meaningless words to you, but it’s the core values of the Civil Service. Nobody in CMA is going to be lobbied by MS to get this deal through. And Sunak can bitch all he wants at them but it won’t change a thing.