HC Deb 06 June 1997 vol 295 cc262-3W
Mr. Forth

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he 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 his Department; and what was the selection process used to appoint these persons. [2410]

Dr. David Clark

There is only one special adviser in my office, Andrew Lappin, his previous occupation was parliamentary researcher.

The terms and conditions of his appointment are set out in the draft model contract, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.

Special advisers are paid within a range of £24,349 to £73,484. Their salaries are negotiated individually and are confidential within this range. Details of this and previous salaries are not provided in order to protect the privacy of individuals concerned.

This was a personal appointment by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster following consultation with the Permanent Head of the Department and the Prime Minister.