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Special Advisers: Social Media

Asked by John GlenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 23 September 2024UIN 5010

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on its special advisers (a) posting political opinions and (b) commenting on Government business on social media.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The Code of Conduct for Special Advisers sets out Special Advisers’ obligations with regards to the media, including social media.

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