§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how many special advisers worked in his Department from 1997 to date; [160025]
(2) what the total cost was of employing special advisers in his Department from 1997 to date. [160041]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 1 May 2001]: Since May 1997 no more than two special advisers have been in post at any one time.
For the total cost of employing special advisers I refer the hon. Member to the written answer from my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office, 1 May 2001, Official Report, column 607W.