HC Deb 19 November 1997 vol 301 c237W
15. Mr. Ruffley

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he has taken to ensure that possible breaches of contract of employment by special advisers are properly investigated. [15106]

Mr. Kilfoyle

All special advisers' terms and conditions, including procedures for dealing with breaches or grievances, are set out in their contract, a model copy of which is in the Libraries of the House.

26. Mr. Gray

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many special advisers are currently employed in Government Departments; and what the total is planned to be on 19 November 1998. [15117]

Mr. David Clark

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 13 November 1997,Official Report, columns 615–17. It is not known how many Special Advisers will be in post on 19 November 1998.