§ Mr. BayleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many special advisers are employed by his Department; and what is the total annual salary bill for these posts. [5290]
§ Mr. LangI have one special adviser. Salaries for special advisers are negotiated individually in relation to their previous earnings, and are confidential. They are, however, normally paid on a special advisers' salary spine of 34 points ranging from £19,503 to £67,609. Appointments are non-pensionable, and the salary spine reflects this.