§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the salary bill was for special advisers in her Department in 2002–03; and what it is expected to be in 2003–04. [108497]
§ Clare ShortMy department has employed two Special Advisers since 1997. The salary cost for the two years requested is as follows:
£ Year Salary costs 2002–03 74,220 2003–04 185,141 1Estimate