HC Deb 31 October 2001 vol 373 c691W
10. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will publish new guidelines on the employment of special advisers. [9290]

Mrs. Roche

I refer the hon. Member to the oral answer given today by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Lichfield (Mr. Fabricant) at column 866.

13. Mr. Stephen O'Brien

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will take steps to reduce the number of special advisers employed by Her Majesty's Government. [9293]

Mrs. Roche

The rules on the appointment of special advisers continue to be as set out in paragraph 50 of the Ministerial Code.