Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 78293
Special Advisers: Political Parties
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 3 September 2025 to Question 73832 on Special Advisers: Political Parties, whether special advisers have been asked to undertake opposition research.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsAs has been the case under successive governments, special advisers are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers at all times.