Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 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, whether any special advisers have (a) taken unpaid leave or (b) work part-time on a separate contract, to assist any of the current Parliamentary by-elections.
- 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
- 8148
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- By-elections Holiday leave Part-time employment Special advisers Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Link
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- 2026-06-17 14:50:59 +0100
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