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Deputy Prime Minister: Departmental Responsibilities

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 April 2025UIN 41853

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has any staff permanently based in the Cabinet Office in the context of her role as Deputy Prime Minister.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Deputy Prime Minister’s core staff and budget allocation is assigned to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Deputy Prime Minister is also supported by staff in other Government Departments, including the Cabinet Office, where relevant.

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