Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, further to the publication of Cabinet Office Publication of Special Adviser Interests 2025-2026, on 16 July 2026, for what reason Tim Allan was not asked to dispose of her shareholdings in the four public affairs and public relations companies.

There is an established system in place for the declaration and management of special advisers' interests. As has been the case under successive administrations, interests deemed relevant for publication for special advisers in No10 and the Cabinet Office are published on an annual basis by the Cabinet Office. As set out in the answer referred to, before joining the government, Mr Allan sought and received advice on his interests. He followed the advice received.