<p>There are 16 staff currently working in the Deputy Prime Minister’s private office, at the following grades:</p><p><table><thead><tr><td valign="top">Payband<br /></td><td valign="top">Number<br /></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top">SCS2<br /></td><td valign="top">1<br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">SCSI<br /></td><td valign="top">1<br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">BandA<br /></td><td valign="top">4<br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">B2<br /></td><td valign="top">2<br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">B1<br /></td><td valign="top">2<br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top">C<br /></td><td valign="top">6<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>Officials are employed within Cabinet Office pay bands, and in some cases are entitled to a private office allowance in addition.</p>