Official Opposition Whips' Office

HC Deb 23 March 1978 vol 946 c680W

Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what salaries of staff in the Official Opposition Whips' Office are met from public funds over and above the aid for opposition parties; and what salaries of staff in the Government Whips' Office are met from public funds.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

The salaries of four staff in the Opposition Whips' Office are paid from public funds, over and above the aid for opposition parties.

The salaries of all 13 staff in the Government Whips' Office are paid from public funds.