Sir Alan Walters

HC Deb 30 October 1989 vol 159 c8W

Ms. Abbott

To ask the Prime Minister (1) whether Sir Alan Walters has signed the Official Secrets Act;

(2) whether Sir Alan Walters is subject to the same conditions of service as other special advisers; and if she will make a statement;

(3) whether Sir Alan Walters is subject to the same conditions of service as civil servants at a comparable grade; and if she will make a statement;

(4) whether Sir Alan Walters is subject to the same rules of conduct as civil servants at a comparable grade; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Sir Alan Walters was employed as a fee-paid consultant. His conditions of service were based on those of a special adviser which differ slightly from those of permanent civil servants. He is subject to the provisions of the Official Secrets Acts.