§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) if he will list the special advisers in his Department together with their date of appointment and their responsibilities; which of them are authorised to speak to the media; and if he will make a statement. [1288]
(2) if he will list the special advisers in his Department together with their date of appointment and their responsibilities; which of them are authorised to speak to the media; and if he will make a statement. [3417]
§ Dr. WhiteheadDTLR has approval for the appointment of three full time equivalent special advisers, covering the range of departmental responsibilities:
- Jo Moore took up post on 11 June
- Dan Corry took up post on 18 June
- Michael Dugher will take up post on 1 August
Special advisers are authorised to speak to the media as necessary in fulfilling their duties.