HC Deb 06 June 1997 vol 295 cc268-9W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department 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. [2419]

Mr. Straw

My Department employs one political adviser, Ed Owen, previously employed as a journalist, and one special adviser, Norman Warner, who was previously employed as a consultant on social policy and public sector management. 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.

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 previous salary are not provided in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned. These are personal appointments made by me, following consultation with the Prime Minister and with the permanent head of the Department.