§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the number and expected cost to his office of special advisers in(a) 2001–02 and (b) 2002–03. [43277]
§ The Prime MinisterAt 13 March, there are 27 special advisers in my office. On cost, I have already announced the introduction of a revised pay system for special 323W advisers based on individual job evaluation. The process of evaluation is currently under way. The cost will be provided once the process is completed.