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Northern Ireland Office: Special Advisers

Asked by Sammy WilsonDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 25 July 2024UIN 41

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many ministerial advisers are employed in his Department.

Answered by Hilary Benn

As of 24 July 2024, the Northern Ireland Office employs one ministerial Special Advisor.

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