Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2008. It was answered by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2008 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

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10 Downing Street

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster with reference to the answer to the hon. Member for Fareham of 13 October 2008, Official Report, columns 942-3W, on 10 Downing Street, whether the table showing the 87 members of staff working in the Cabinet Office who were not employed by the Civil Service includes those in the Downing Street Political Office.

Answer

The 87 members of staff did not include Political Office staff. As has been the practice under successive Governments, staffing and associated costs for the Political Office are met from party funds.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

485 c638W; 241903

Session

2008-09

Subjects

Prime Minister Staff Political Office

Link

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