HC Deb 04 February 1997 vol 289 c523W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Lord President of the Council how many right hon. and hon. Members employ(a) no staff, (b) one member of staff, (c) two members of staff and (d) more than two members of staff. [13088]

Mr. Newton

The information requested is as follows:

  1. (a) eight Members
  2. (b) 92 Members
  3. (c) 249 Members
  4. (d) 299 Members

These figures relate to the 648 right hon. and hon. Members currently sitting at 31 January 1997.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Lord President of the Council how many staff are employed by right hon. and hon. Members. [13087]

Mr. Newton

At 31 January 1997 there were 1,753 staff employed by right hon. and hon. Members.