§ Mr. Gowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total annual cost to public funds of the two special advisers appointed by him.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 5th November 1975 and to the answer to his other Question down today. It is not the general practice to specify the salaries of special advisers.
§ Mr. Gowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the appointment of Professor Lord Kaldor, as one of his two special advisers, at a salary of £14,000 per annum was renewed on 1st January 1976; and, if so, for how long.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonLord Kaldor continues to serve in the same capacity as in 1975. No fixed term has been given to this extension of his appointment.