HC Deb 09 June 1997 vol 295 cc319-20W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland 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. [2423]

Mr. Dewar

[holding answer 6 June 1997]: My Department employs 2 Special Advisers, Miss Wendy Alexander and Mr. Murray Elder. Immediately prior to appointment Miss Alexander was employed as a Senior Associate with Booz, Allen and Hamilton, International (UK) Ltd. and Mr. Elder already worked with me in an advisory capacity.

The terms and conditions of each 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 of previous salary are not provided in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.

These are personal appointments made by me following consultation with the Permanent Head of my Department and the Prime Minister.