Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Satvir Kaur (Labour) on Friday, 12 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
FDA: Special Advisers
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 108237 on Trade unions, what the recognition of the FDA entails; whether the FDA is consulted on (a) exit payments and (b) pay rises for special advisers; and whether there is facility time for special advisers’ union representation.
- Answer
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The Cabinet Office recognises the FDA for collective bargaining on the terms of the annual pay award for special advisers. The Cabinet Office does not consult the FDA on individual pay rises or exit payments for special advisers.
There is no facility time agreement in place specifically for special advisers, but any arrangements would follow the Cabinet Office’s centrally issued facility time framework.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 6433
- Session
- 2026-27
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Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights
Monday, 2 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
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- Special advisers FDA
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