Written Question·Leader of the House·UIN 119365

Members: Dual Jobholding

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

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

Answer

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 curren...

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