Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 78199
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Special Advisers
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 16 October 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many special advisers of the former Deputy Prime Minister have (a) left and (b) remained in government.
Answer
Samantha DixonThe government publishes an annual statement to Parliament setting out the numbers, names and pay bands of special advisers, the appointing minister and the overall paybill.