Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 5301
Special Advisers: Recruitment
Tabled: 11 September 2024
Answered: 9 October 2024
Question
John Glen
Conservative — Salisbury
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what his policy is on the number of special advisers (a) Cabinet Ministers and (b) Ministers of State attending Cabinet can appoint.
Answer
Georgia GouldCabinet Ministers and Ministers who regularly attend Cabinet may appoint special advisers. All special adviser appointments require approval of the Prime Minister.