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Deputy Prime Minister: Departmental Responsibilities

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 77625

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the policy responsibilities will be of the new Deputy Prime Minister; and whether he will have responsibility for (a) industrial relations and (b) employment law.

Answered by Mr David Lammy

Responsibilities of the Deputy Prime Minister are published on gov.uk.

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