HC Deb 23 January 2002 vol 378 c890W
Matthew Taylor

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the average time is that the Head of his Department has recommended since May 1997 between a special adviser leaving his Department and taking up outside employment; and if he will make a statement. [28910]

The Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State

I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to him by the Prime Minister on 21 January 2002,Official Report, column 594W.