Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Special Advisers
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, updated November 2024, whether his special advisers undertake any work for the Labour Party, or have been seconded to the Labour Party.
- 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
- 3285
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Special advisers Labour Secondment Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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- 2026-06-05 12:07:50 +0100
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