§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Minister for the Civil Service how many political advisers are attached to Civil Service Departments; which Departments are concerned; and in making appointments to what degree regard is paid to their competence and skill as well as political orientation.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThere are 25 special advisers, serving in the following Departments:
- No. 10 Downing Street
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
- Department of Education and Science
- Department of Energy
- Department of the Environment
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Department of Health and Social Security
- Ministry of Overseas Development
- Department of Prices and Consumer Protection
- Privy Council Office
- Department of Transport
- Treasury
- Welsh Office
Special advisers are personal appointments made by individual Ministers, with the approval of the Prime Minister. Each Minister will have regard to the qualities offered by a prospective appointee in relation to the duties he requires him to perform.