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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2025. It was answered by Josh Simons (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office. UK Statistics Authority was asked to reply.


Peers and Members: Social Class

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the Office for National Statistics’ National Statistics Socio-economic classification of (a) Members of Parliament and (b) peers in receipt of the Writ of Summons.

Answer

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.

A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Questions of 21st October is attached.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83801
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Letter from the National Statistician
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Written questions
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Members Peers Social class
Link
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