HC Deb 08 November 1995 vol 265 cc885-6W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Lord President of the Council how many persons in his office are on the public payroll or employed as consultants or advisers and work on a part time or a full time basis in relation to the Scott inquiry; if he will list the names and how much each is paid.

Mr. Newton

No one in my Department is wholly employed on matters relating to the Scott inquiry, and it would not be possible to specify the number involved on an occasional basis. No payments have yet been made for external advice.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Lord President of the Council how many persons have been authorised to have access to documents held by his office relating to the Scott inquiry; and if he will list such persons.

Mr. Newton

Ministers, officials and other advisers have access to material relating to the inquiry as necessary in order to carry out their responsibilities.