Treasury written question – answered at on 9 September 2024.
Laura Trott
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
To ask the Chancellor of the exchequer, how many special advisers have been appointed in her Department since 4 July 2024; and how many appointments there have been to the Council of Economic Advisers since that date.
James Murray
The Exchequer Secretary
Since 4th July 2024, 9 special advisers have been appointed to HM Treasury, of which 4 are members of the Council of Economic Advisers. These special advisers are appointed to add a political dimension to the advice and support the Chancellor of the exchequer and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
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The chancellor's plans for the economy are delivered to the House of Commons every year in the Budget speech.
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