HC Deb 12 December 1997 vol 302 c708W
Mr. Tyrie

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is responsible for ensuring that the contracts under which his special advisers work are complied with. [18862]

Mr. Gordon Brown

[holding answer 2 December 1997]: The lines of responsibility are set down in their contracts, a model copy of which is in the House of Commons Library.

Mr. Tyrie

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what steps his special advisers are required to take to obtain authorisation before talking to members of the Press; [18864]

(2) with whom his special advisers' contracts of employment have been made. [18854]

Mr. Gordon Brown

[holding answer 2 December 1997]: The terms under which special advisers work are set out in the schedule to their contract, a model copy of which is available in the House of Commons Library. These build upon rules in force under previous Administrations.