§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many special advisers worked in his Department from 1997 to date. [160029]
§ Mr. Wills[holding answer 1 May 2001]: Since 3 May 1997, no more than three full-time equivalent special advisers have been in post at any one time.
§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what the total cost was of employing special advisers in his Department from 1997 to date. [160045]
§ Mr. WillsI refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office on 1 May 2001,Official Report, column 607W.