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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 Rooker (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 the Northern Ireland Office; and what is the nature of their services.
Answer

There is currently one member of staff working directly to the special advisers. This member of staff is employed to provide support of a non-political nature in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers. The special advisers also receive support from Private Office staff.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7030; 684 c204WA
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 Northern Ireland Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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