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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 May 2010. It was answered by Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 June 2010 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Norman Lamb

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether his Chief Parliamentary and Political Adviser has been allocated (a) a ministerial car, (b) a ministerial salary, (c) secretarial support, (d) a private office and (e) a 10 Downing street security pass; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

My Chief Parliamentary and Political Adviser does not have an allocated car and driver and does not receive a ministerial salary in this capacity. As a Government Whip he receives a whip's salary, he has use of the Government car pool service when needed and has access to staff in the Chief Whip's office as appropriate. For reasons of security, the Government do not comment on who has security passes to Government buildings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98; 511 c125W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Special advisers Deputy Prime Minister Lamb, Norman
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk