Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
By-elections: Makerfield
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether any departmental special adviser took a leave of absence, or undertook a new party contract, to work on the Makerfield by-election.
- Answer
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As per the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, where a special adviser wishes to undertake work for a political party which does not arise out of government business they may do this either in their own time, outside office hours, or under a separate contract with the Party, working part-time for the Government. They may not use annual or unpaid leave for this purpose.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16026
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Contracts By-elections Holiday leave Special advisers Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Makerfield
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- 2026-07-14 17:58:13 +0100
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