§ 18. Dr. Michael ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much money is currently spent by his Department on special advisers; and how much was spent during(a) 1996–97, (b) 1997–98 and (c) 1998–99. [98895]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyMy Department is currently spending around £90,000 per annum on special advisers. The previous costs were:
£ 1996/97 30,964 1997/98 95,430 1998/99 101,786