HC Deb 06 June 1997 vol 295 cc263-4W
Mr. Forth

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list(a) the name, (b) the salary, (c) the previous occupation and salary and (d) the terms and conditions of each political and special adviser in his Department; and what was the selection process used to appoint these persons. [2412]

Mr. Ron Davies

My special advisers are John Adams and Huw Roberts. Their previous occupations were policy adviser and political consultant respectively.

The terms and conditions of each appointment are set out in the draft model contract, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.

Special advisers are paid within a range of £24,349 to £73,484. Their salaries are negotiated individually and are confidential within this range. Details of this and of previous salary are not provided in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.

These are personal appointments by the Secretary of State following consultation with the Permanent Head of the Department and the Prime Minister.