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Department for Transport: Special Advisers

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125007

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people are currently engaged by her Department in roles providing political advice or support to Ministers; and how many such individuals are classified as (a) special advisers and (b) ministerial or o

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department currently has (a) 5 special advisers, and (b) no ministerial or other political appointees.

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