HL Deb 06 June 2000 vol 613 cc150-1WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether there is any requirement in the Civil Service Code for special advisers currently employed by the Government to declare any political donations they may have made over the last 10 years or any shareholdings they may have in companies that have made such donations; and, if not, whether they have plans to institute such a requirement. [HL2509]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

All special advisers are required to comply with the restrictions on their involvement in political activities set out in Schedule 1 (Part 2) to theModel Contract for Special Advisers. They are also required to seek advice on handling conflicts of interest. There is no requirement for any civil servant, including special advisers, to declare political donations made by them, nor have we any plans to introduce such a requirement.