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Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 December 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 December 2007. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 January 2008 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Downing Street Political Office

Question
To ask the Prime Minister (1) what proportion of the cost of the position of the administrator of the Downing Street Political Office will be met by the public purse; and when the post was established;
Answer

The staffing and associated costs for my Political Office are met by the Labour party. As has been the case under successive Administrations, marginal costs associated with the Political Office are met from within the overall budget for 10 Downing street.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
470 c1789W; 175075
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Prime Minister Political Office
Link
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