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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Correspondence and Written Questions

Asked by Sir Christopher ChopeConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 12 November 2025UIN 88184

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November to Question 86604, how many full time equivalent staff are employed in his office to (a) answer invitations and (b) answer Parliamentary Questions.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The answering of Ministerial invitations and Parliamentary Questions is shared across Private Offices and the Parliamentary Unit. Full time equivalency on these work streams fluctuates with business needs.

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