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Treasury: Special Advisers

Asked by Laura TrottConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 9 September 2024UIN 4259

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many special advisers have been appointed in her Department since 4 July 2024; and how many appointments there have been to the Council of Economic Advisers since that date.

Answered by James Murray

Since 4th July 2024, 9 special advisers have been appointed to HM Treasury, of which 4 are members of the Council of Economic Advisers. These special advisers are appointed to add a political dimension to the advice and support the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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