§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will publish a list of the special advisers in his Department, indicating which Minister they are assigned to and their responsibilities. [40085]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 4 March 2002]: DTLR's special advisers are Dan Corry and Michael Dugher, who cover the range of departmental responsibilities.
§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the standard notice period is in the employment contracts of special advisers. [40091]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 4 March 2002]: Copies of the special advisers model contract are available in the Libraries of the House and it is also available on the Cabinet Office website.
§ Mrs. MayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions whether he intends to replace Jo Moore with a new special adviser; and whether the post will be advertised and selected through open competition. [40086]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 4 March 2002]: I will give consideration to the appointment of a new special adviser in due course.