§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the Special Advisers with executive responsibilities under the Civil Service Order in Council; and if he will make a statement. [763]
§ The Prime MinisterJonathan Powell and Alastair Campbell have executive powers under article 3(3) of the Civil Service Order in Council.
§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to amend the terms and conditions of employment for Special Advisers; and if he will make a statement. [301]
§ The Prime MinisterIn its response to the Sixth Report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the Government committed themselves to a new Code of Conduct for Special Advisers and a revised Model Contract. The new Code and Contract apply to all appointments of Special Advisers made after the election. Both documents will be published shortly.