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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Special Advisers

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 October 2025UIN 78190

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many special advisers he plans to hire.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

The government publishes an annual statement to Parliament setting out the numbers, names and pay bands of special advisers, the appointing minister and the overall paybill.

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