§ Mr. HuttonTo ask the Prime Minister how many political advisers are in post in Her Majesty's Government; in what department they are in post; and what is the total salary bill of such posts.
§ The Prime MinisterThere are currently 30 special—political—advisers to Ministers employed in the civil service. The number in each Department is as follows:
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Number Cabinet Office (including No. 10) 8 Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 1 Ministry of Defence 1 Department of Education 1 Department of Employment 1 Department of the Environment 2 Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2 Department of Health 1 Home Office 2 House of Lords 1 Northern Ireland Office 1 Privy Council Office 1 Scottish Office 2 Department of Social Security 1 Department of Trade and Industry 1 Department of Transport 1 Her Majesty's Treasury 2 Welsh Office 1 The approximate current total salary bill is £1,188,742.