Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence: Special Advisers
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government how many ministerial special advisors are employed in the Ministry of Defence; and what is the total cost o their employment.
- Answer
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The number of Special Advisers and their employment costs are published online and can be accessed via GOV.UK at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/special-adviser-data-releases-numbers-and-costs-july-2025/special-adviser-data-releases-numbers-and-costs-july-2025-html
As of 10 June 2026 four special advisors were employed by the Ministry of Defence, with costs up to £84,999 per special advisor.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL656
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Special advisers Ministry of Defence
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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