§ Q16. Mr. Meacherasked the Prime Minister how many consultants she proposes to appoint.
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 18 May by my hon. Friend the Minister of State, Civil Service Department to a question182W from the right hon. Member for Ashton under-Lyne (My. Sheldon). Consultants, as distinct from special advisers, will continue is not available within the public service.