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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Special Advisers

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20239

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many special advisers from the previous Secretary of State have (a) left Crown Service and (b) been retained.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Information on the number of special advisers serving in Government is published annually in the Report on Special Advisers.

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