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Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many special advisers were employed by the Scottish Office in (a) 1995-96 and (b) 1996-97; and at what cost. - Including figures. (Holding answer 19 March 2001).
Answer

Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many special advisers were employed by the Scottish Office in (a) 1995-96 and (b) 1996-97; and at what cost. [154254] Mrs. Liddell: [holding answer 19 March 2001]: During both years there were two special advisers in post at any one time at a cost of £76,855 in 1995-96 and £92,587 in 1996-97.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
154254; 365 c605W;365 c607W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Staff Special advisers Scottish Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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