§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the total cost of special advisers in his Department for each of the years(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98, (d) 1998–99 and (e) 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [74240]
§ Mr. Dewar[holding answer 3 March 1999]: I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 22 February 1999, Official Report, column 143. Details of costs relating to the Special Advisers in 1995–96 and 1996–97 could only be supplied at disproportionate cost.