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Deputy Prime Minister: Special Advisers

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 4480

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he employs Special Advisers in his role as Deputy Prime Minister.

Answered by Jake Richards

The Cabinet Office routinely publishes details of the number and costs of special advisers working across government along with information on salaries and pay bands. Information for the 2025-26 year will be released shortly on gov.uk. Information for the 2024-25 year is available here: Government efficiency, transparency and accountability - GOV.UK.

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