§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service how many civil servants are employed in the Opposition Whips' Office in the House of Commons; and what are their salaries.
§ Mr. Richard LuceThere are four, one chief clerk superintendent (salary scale £8,469 to £9,841) and three office assistants (salary scale £5,880 to £6,971). In addition, both grades receive inner London weighting (£1,527 per annum) and night duty allowance (£3,803 per annum).