HC Deb 11 May 2001 vol 368 cc511-2W
Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the total cost was of employing special advisers in his Department from 1997 to date. [160052]

Mr. Ingram

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office on 1 May 2001. Official Report, column 607W.

Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many special advisers worked in his Department from 1997 to date. [160033]

Mr. Ingram

Since 3 May 1997, no more than two special advisers have been in post at any one time.