Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 85173

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Special Advisers

Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 12 November 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many special advisers are employed by his Department as of 27 October 2025.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
The 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.