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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.


10 Downing Street: Manpower

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster with reference to the answer to the hon. Member for Fareham of 1 May 2008, Official Report, column 624W, on departmental manpower, whether the figure of 189 staff on the No. 10 payroll includes the staff in the Downing Street Political Office.
Answer

No. As has been the practice under successive Governments, staffing and associated costs for the Political Office are met from party funds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
485 c639W; 242045
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Prime Minister Staff Political Office
Link
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