§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many political appointments he has made in the Welsh Office since taking office. [64547]
Mr. MurphyIn accordance with the Ministerial Code, I have two Special Advisers. Since 1999 I have made 3 appointments to these posts.
In addition I have one Parliamentary Private Secretary, and since 1999 have appointed two Members of Parliament to this post.