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Chris Heaton-Harris, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, receives guidance from ACOBA (Adviser's Committee on Business Appointments)

Guidance for Christopher Heaton-Harris, previous Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at the Northern Ireland Office, regarding job opportunities following his tenure in public service.

Chris Heaton-Harris, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, receives guidance from ACOBA...
Chris Heaton-Harris, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, receives guidance from ACOBA (Advisory Committee on Business Appointments)

Chris Heaton-Harris, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, receives guidance from ACOBA (Adviser's Committee on Business Appointments)

In August 2025, Chris Heaton-Harris, the former Northern Ireland Minister, took up a role with XRail Group. The appointment was confirmed in a letter, an accessible version of which is available online.

Prior to this, in January 2025, Heaton-Harris also accepted a position with The Reach for Health Centre. The appointment was followed by a letter from the relevant committee, detailing their considerations and the conditions imposed, which is also available online.

Interestingly, the article does not provide information about the specific conditions imposed on Heaton-Harris's appointments with HH Advisory Services or The Reach for Health Centre, nor does it offer insights into the conditions set for his role with XRail Group.

In addition to these appointments, Heaton-Harris also sought the committee's advice about taking on a commission with M2 Recovery. However, the article does not provide any information about the outcomes or status of this commission.

It's worth noting that the search results do not provide information on who assumed the position as Non-Executive Director at XRail Group in August 2025 after Heaton-Harris left the Northern Ireland Office.

Lastly, Heaton-Harris also sought the committee's advice about joining XRail Group and HH Advisory Services. The letter regarding his appointment with XRail Group was sent in August 2025, while the letter regarding his commission with M2 Recovery is also available online.

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