HC Deb 23 July 2004 vol 424 c783W
Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many of the reductions in the numbers of civil servants in his Department announced in the comprehensive spending review will be of special advisors. [185471]

Mr. Charles Clarke

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I have given to my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 20 July 2004,Official report, column 90W.