§ Mr. Douglas Hendersonasked the Lord President of the Council if he will publish in the Official Report the number and ranks of civil servants made available to the main Opposition party; and if he will state the cost of such provision to public funds.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisI have been asked to reply.
There are four civil servants employed in the Office of the Chief Whip of the main Opposition Party—i.e., three office assistants and one chief clerk/superintendent. The current cost is £17,689 per annum.