§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many individuals were employed by his Department whose primary role it was to draft answers to parliamentary questions in November of each of the last five years; and how many he expects will be so employed at the end of November.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department does not employ any individuals whose primary role is to draft answers to parliamentary questions. Answers are drafted by officials employed with policy responsibility for the subject area to which the question relates; it is part of their normal range of duties.