Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Make appointments of special advisers subject to parliamentary approval
Closed
459 signatures
What the petition asks
It’s become clear recently how influential these unelected officials can be. As such it seems sensible for appointment of these individuals who are paid from public funds to be subject to parliamentary approval, rather than the present system where the executive may hire/fire who they wish.
All appointments of special advisors to be subject to parliamentary approval before commencement, via the relevant departmental select committee.
It would ensure transparency.
It would ensure transparency.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
459
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
28 Jul 2020
Closed
28 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.