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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 Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 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 Home Office; and what is the nature of their services.
Answer

2.5 members of staff currently support the special advisers to Ministers in the Home Office. Staff are employed to provide support of a non-political nature in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6938; 685 c43WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Government Departments: Special Advisers
Monday, 10 July 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Civil servants Home Office Staff Special advisers
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk