§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total annual cost of employing special advisers in his Department. [39882]
§ Mr. DewarAggregate salary costs of Special Advisers in individual Departments are not provided in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.
§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the annual cost of employing Mr. David Whitton as a special adviser in his Department. [39881]
§ Mr. DewarSpecial Advisers are paid within a range of £24,349 to £73,484. Their salaries are negotiated individually and are confidential within this range. Details are not revealed in order to protect the privacy of the individual concerned.