Written question asked by Michael Clark (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 December 1999. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 December 1999 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, How much money is currently spent by his Department on special advisers; and how much was spent during (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99. (Failed OPQ). - Includes table and figure.

Answer: Dr. Michael Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much money is currently spent by his Department on special advisers; and how much was spent during (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99. [98895] Mr. Paul Murphy: My Department is currently spending around £90,000 per annum on special advisers. The previous costs were: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. £ 1996/97 30,964 1997/98 95,430 1998/99 101,786 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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