In April 2021, most Britons (61 percent) said that it was unacceptable for former ministers to be employed to help firms win government contracts, or work at firms who worked on government contracts while they were in office (58 percent). Only 20 percent and 15 percent of Brits said that it was acceptable for ministers to provide advice, or work for companies bidding for government contracts respectively.
Thinking about former Government ministers who go on to have other jobs after they stop being an MP, to what extent do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for them to do the following?
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