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Ministerial Policy Advisers: Powers

Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 September 2019. It was answered by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to launch an inquiry into the scope of powers held by senior special advisers.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Type

Written question

Reference

286328

Session

2017-19

Speaker’s Statement
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons

Notes

Supreme Court ruling of 24 September that Parliament was not prorogued on 9 September.

Subjects

Inquiries

Powers

Special advisers

Link

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