Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 October 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many unpaid special advisers the Department has; what their names are; and which Government (a) bodies, (b) committees and (c) strategy groups each unpaid adviser (i) belongs to, (ii) advises and (iii) works alongside. - Ref to 10 April 2002, 383 c246W.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many unpaid special advisers the Department has; what their names are; and which Government (a) bodies, (b) committees and (c) strategy groups each unpaid adviser (i) belongs to, (ii) advises and (iii) works alongside. [194066] Mr. Timms: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer which the former Financial Secretary (Ruth Kelly) gave to the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith) on 10 April 2002, Official Report, column 246W.

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