HC Deb 18 June 1997 vol 296 c237W
Mr. Jack

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he or any of his ministerial team are receiving advice from persons working in the Treasury or with access to any official papers, but who are not being paid for their services from public funds. [3361]

Mrs. Liddell

Yes. Ministers may receive advice from a variety of people who are not being paid for their services from public funds.