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Members: Dual Jobholding

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeLeader of the HouseTabled Answered 17 March 2026UIN 119365

The question

To ask the Leader of the House, whether he plans to introduce a ban on second jobs for hon. Members.

Answered by Sir Alan Campbell

As outlined in our manifesto, the Government is committed to the principle that second jobs for Members of Parliament should be banned outside of very limited exceptions, such as maintaining professional qualifications.

The Committee on Standards is currently undertaking an inquiry into MPs’ employment and outside interests, and I look forward to working with the Committee as this work progresses.

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