§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many political and personal appointments he has made; and at what cost to public funds. [1116]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownTreasury Ministers have appointed four Special Advisers to be paid from public funds. No salaries have yet been agreed. I will write to the right hon. and learned Member with information about the cost to public funds at a later date.