HL Deb 03 December 2001 vol 629 cc95-6WA
The Earl of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Baroness Morgan of Huyton is being given a contract as a special adviser in connection with her duties in the Prime Minister's office; and [HL1369]

What post the Baroness Morgan of Huyton will occupy within the Prime Minister's office; and [HL1370]

Whether the Baroness Morgan of Huyton will be subject to the direction of Mr Alastair Campbell in connection with her duties in the Prime Minister's office; and [HL1373]

Whether the Baroness Morgan of Huyton will be subject to the direction of Mr Jonathan Powell in connection with her duties in the Prime Minister's office. [HL1374]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

The noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, is appointed as the Director of Political and Government relations. She is employed as a special adviser under terms and conditions set out in the Model Contract for Special Advisers. Baroness Morgan provides advice to the Prime Minister on a range of topics including equality issues and relations with the devolved administrations and overseas governments. She also has responsibility for the Prime Minister's schedule, external events and correspondence. In undertaking these duties, she works alongside other special advisers in No. 10. She is not managed by either Jonathan Powell or Alastair Campbell.

The Earl of Liverpool

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Baroness Morgan of Huyton will have authority within the Prime Minister's office to give instructions to civil servants. [HL13721]

Lord Macdonald of Tradeston

No.