HC Deb 10 May 2000 vol 349 c430W
12. Mr. Paterson

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on the number of special advisers employed by the Government. [120446]

Mr. Stringer

I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 15 December 1999,Official Report, column 227W. Since then, a further five Special Advisers have been appointed.