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Special Advisers

Asked by John GlenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 21 October 2024UIN 6074

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on (a) the total number of special advisers to be appointed across Government and (b) the gender balance of special advisers across Government.

Answered by Georgia Gould

Special Advisers are appointed in accordance with the Ministerial Code. Details on Special Adviser appointments are provided in the relevant Annual Report on Special Advisers.

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