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Morgan Mcsweeney

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 April 2026UIN 111735

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Morgan McSweeney will receive a severance payment follow his departure as Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister; and whether he will sign a Non Disclosure Agreement.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

It is a longstanding policy not to comment on individuals. The Model Contract for Special Advisers is published online and details the specific circumstances in which severance is payable. As with all civil servants, the Model Contract sets out that special advisers are bound by the Official Secrets Act 1989.

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