HL Deb 19 July 2000 vol 615 cc99-100WA
Lord Campbell of Croy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many special advisers work for:

  1. (a) Ministers in the United Kingdom Government;
  2. (b) Ministers in the Scottish Executive;
  3. (c) Assembly Secretaries in Wales; and
  4. (d) Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive. [HL3262]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

On 17 July, there were a total of 78 special advisers working for Ministers in the United Kingdom Government; nine special advisers working for Ministers in the Scottish Executive; and one special adviser working for Assembly Secretaries in Wales.

I am informed that on the same date there were 11 special advisers working for Ministers in the Northern Ireland Executive. These special advisers are members of the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Ministers in the devolved administration are accountable for the appointments.