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Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 60047

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether special advisers in his Department have a role in the (a) preparation, (b) clearance and (c) publication of Official Statistics.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The Code of Conduct for Special Advisers sets out Special Advisers’ role and responsibilities.

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