Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister for the Cabinet office on 23 December 2025 (HC97797), whether Tim Allan has recused himself from government business relating to the Strand Partner clients (1) Uber, (2) Netflix, (3) Liberty Global, and (4) the British Horseracing Authority; and whether he has also recused himself from government business relating to clients of Thorndon Partners.

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 has followed every element of the advice received.