§ Mr. ForthTo ask the President of the Council if she will list(a) the name, (b) the salary, (c) the previous occupation and salary and (d) the terms and conditions of each political and special adviser in her Department; and what was the selection process used to appoint these persons. [2416]
§ Mrs. Ann TaylorAs indicated in my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's Answer of 2 June to the hon. Member for Chichester, three Special Advisers are being appointed in the Privy Council Office, subject to agreement on their salaries. Mr. Ian McKenzie, who was previously my Research Assistant, will act as my Special Adviser. Mr. Damian Welfare, who is currently Head of Government relations and pubic affairs with the Local Government Association and Miss Marianne Morris, who is an administrator in the Labour Party, have been offered appointment as Special Advisers to my Noble Friend, the Lord Privy Seal, in his capacity as Leader of the House of Lords. All are personal appointments by the Minister concerned following consultations with the Permanent Head of the Department and the Prime Minister.
Special Advisers are paid within a range of £24,349 and £73,484. Their salaries are negotiated individually and are confidential within the range. Details of previous salaries are similarly confidential between departments and the individuals concerned.