§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many special advisers were employed by him(a) between 1 May and 31 December 1997 and (b) in each year from 1998 to 2001 inclusive; and what the total amount spent on special advisers by the Department was in each of those years. [41251]
§ Ms BlearsThe information requested is shown in the tables.
Year Numbers Cost (£) 1997–98 2 see note1
Year Numbers Cost (£) 1998–99 2 see note1 1999–2000 2 see note1 2000–01 2 see note1 1 Details of costs for Special Advisors within the individual departments are not given, in order to protect the privacy of the small number of individuals concerned.