§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Prime Minister how many special advisers worked at 10 Downing Street from 1997 to date. [160038]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 1 April 2001]: I refer the hon. Member to my answer to the hon. Member for Truro and St. Austell (Mr. Taylor), on 28 July 2000, Official Report, columns 971–74W. James Purnell, Geoff Mulgan and Phil Murphy are no longer employed as special advisers. Roz Preston, Pat McFadden, Tim Allan, Lance Price, and Dr. lain Anderson left their appointments before 24 July 2000.
§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Prime Minister what was the combined cost of employing special advisers at 10 Downing Street from 1997 to date. [160047]
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the answer given him by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet office today,Official Report, column 607W.