§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Prime Minister if he will publish(a) the standard form of contract for and (b) the disciplinary procedures for special advisers; and if he will state where these differ from those of career civil servants. [21356]
The Prime Minister: All special advisers are appointed under terms and conditions set out in the Model Contract for Special Advisers. Copies of the model contract are in the Library of the House. Clause 15 of the contract sets out the disciplinary procedures that apply.