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Baroness Shafik

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 9 April 2026UIN 117751

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Baroness Shafik's contract with his Department stipulates that she may (a) claim House of Lords attendance allowances and (b) speak in the House of Lords.

Answered by Satvir Kaur

Baroness Shafik has been on a leave of absence from the House of Lords since 10th September 2025.

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