HC Deb 15 January 1990 vol 165 c15W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Prime Minister from whom members of her personal staff paid from public funds seek approval for paid part-time appointments before accepting them.

The Prime Minister

All members of my staff, paid from public funds, are governed in this respect by the general principles of conduct which apply to civil servants. Approval would be sought from the appropriate senior officer, depending on the level of the person concerned and the nature of the appointment.