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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Ministers' Private Offices

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 25 February 2026UIN 78241

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will list the expert advisers who are not civil servants or special advisers that provide advice the Minister for Housing and Planning.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

MHCLG ministers are advised by civil servants employed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Details of all meetings with external stakeholders are published on a quarterly basis on gov.uk.

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