§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Prime Minister how many political appointments have been offered and 97W accepted in No. 10 Downing Street, in the Cabinet Office and in any other department and agency; and if he will list the comparable numbers before the change of Government. [1704]
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Chichester (Mr. Tyrie) today. There were 38 such paid appointees in post as at 27 February 1997.
§ Mr. TyrieTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the political advisers and other political appointees to the civil service made since 1 May; if each appointment has been approved by him; what is the total annual salary bill of such political advisers and other political appointees; and what was the equivalent bill in 1997 prices of the equivalent appointments made in the two weeks following 3 May 1979. [753]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 20 May 1997]: In relation to my office, I refer the hon. Member to the list of appointments I have given today to the hon. Member for Worthing, West (Mr. Bottomley).
For other Cabinet Ministers, I have approved, subject to agreement on their salaries, the following Special Advisers who will be paid from public funds:
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Minister Name of appointee Minister Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Tim Walker Cathy McGlynn Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Andrew Lappin Secretary of State for Defence Alasdair McGowan Secretary of State for Education and Employment Conor Ryan Sophie Linden Deputy Prime Minister Joe Irvin Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Andrew Hood David Clark Secretary of State for Health Joe McCrea Home Secretary Norman Warner Ed Owen Secretary of State for International Development Daniel Harris Jessica Crowe Lord Privy Seal Marianne Morris Damian Welfare Secretary of State for National Heritage Julian Eccles John Newbiggin Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Nigel Warner Anna Healy President of the Council Ian McKenzie Secretary of State for Scotland Murray Elder Wendy Alexander Secretary of State for Social Security John McTernan Liz Kendall President of the Board of Trade Dan Corry Sheila Watson
Minister Name of appointee Minister of State Transport Kate Davies Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls Charles Whelan The Chief Secretary, Treasury Edward Miliband Andrew Maugham Secretary of State for Wales John Adams Huw Roberts In addition, Michael Barber has been appointed as the Standards and Effectiveness Adviser to the Department of Education and Employment. I will provide the information on the total salary bill when agreement has been reached with each individual on their precise employment terms.
In the two weeks following 3 May 1979, five Special Adviser appointments were made, at a total salary bill in 1997 prices of £163,000.
§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Prime Minister how many political appointments to his Private Office, Press Office and elsewhere in Downing Street have been made since 30 April; and how many such appointees were in place on 30 April 1996. [1575]
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the list of appointments in the reply that I have given today to the hon. Member for Worthing, West (Mr. Bottomley).
Eight such appointees were in place on 30 April 1996.
§ Mr. BottomleyTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the name, function and salary of each political appointee in No. 10 Downing Street and associated offices, stating by whom the salary is paid, or whether the appointment is unpaid. [1705]
§ The Prime MinisterAs we made clear during the election campaign, I believe it is important to bolster the centre of Government and bring in fresh ideas, while at the same time maintaining and supporting a politically neutral civil service.
I have approved the following Special Adviser appointments in No. 10 Downing Street:
- Policy Unit
- David Miliband
- Robert Hill
- Peter Hyman
- Roger Liddle
- Liz Lloyd
- Pat McFadden
- Geoffrey Mulgan
- Geoffrey Norris
- James Purnell
- Derek Scott
- Press Office
- Alastair Campbell
- Tim Allan
- Hilary Coffman
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- Jonathan Powell
- Diary Secretary
- Kate Garvey
- Assistants to Mrs Blair
- Fiona Millar (part time)
- Roz Preston (part time)
- Planning and visits
- Anji Hunter
As special advisers, all will be paid from public funds. Salaries for special advisers are being negotiated individually. Staff in the political office will be paid from Labour Party funds.