§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister why, as his political secretary receives no payments from public funds and the terms and conditions of his employment are a matter between him and his employer, namely, the Conservative Party, he is allowed Treasury-costed office facilities and his appointment is included in the Civil Estimates.
§ The Prime MinisterMy political secretary's appointment is not included in the Civil Estimates nor is he supplied with accommodation in a Government office. No. 10 Downing Street is the Prime Minister's official residence, and occupation of space within it is a matter for the discretion of the Prime Minister of the day.