§ Mr. TyrieTo 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. TyrieTo 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.