HL Deb 11 April 2000 vol 612 c30WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 23 March (WA 36), what are the terms of employment of the Government's special advisers working in the House of Lords. [HL1771]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

Special advisers, including those working to government Ministers in the House of Lords, are appointed under terms and conditions set out in theModel Contract for Special Advisers. A copy of the contract has been placed in the Libraries of the House.