§ Mr. David Steelasked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the rôle of political advisers employed by the Civil 574W Service in the private offices of Cabinet Ministers.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe hon. Member is presumably referring to special advisers for Ministers whose rôle is to help and provide political advice to Ministers on their departmental activities. The duties of special advisers vary according to their own backgrounds and experience, and the personal requirements of the Ministers concerned.