§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister in what capacity Mr. John O'Sullivan has been employed in her office; whether his appointment has been subject to approval by the Civil Service Commission what terms and conditions apply to his appointment; and if his salary will be paid out of public funds.
§ The Prime MinisterMr. John O'Sullivan is employed as a special adviser in the policy unit in my Office. He is employed on the standard terms applied to special advisers. The approval of the Civil Service Commission is not required, and in common with all such appointments his salary is met from public funds.