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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2006.


Government Departments: Special Advisers

Question
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bassam of Brighton on 10 July (WA 89), how many assistants currently support special advisers to Ministers in HM Treasury; and what is the nature of their services; and
Answer

The special advisers to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury are supported by three full-time staff. There are no special advisers to the Treasury Minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs, the Paymaster General. Support to special advisers is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
684 c204WA; 7013
Session
2005-06
Related items
Government Departments: Special Advisers
Monday, 9 October 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Government Departments: Special Advisers
Monday, 10 July 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Civil servants Staff Special advisers Treasury
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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