HL Deb 23 March 2000 vol 611 c36WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any special advisers are currently employed by Government Ministers in the House of Lords; if so, how many; and by which Ministers. [HL1390]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Lord Privy Seal, Leader of the House of Lords and Minister for Women has appointed two special advisers and the Lord Chancellor and the Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords have each appointed one.