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Monday 7th June 2010

(14 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Strathclyde Portrait Lord Strathclyde
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My Lords, discipline is up to the Minister who appoints the special adviser. The Prime Minister agrees the appointment, but it is the Minister who appoints the adviser who is responsible for discipline.

Lord Glenarthur Portrait Lord Glenarthur
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My Lords, is my noble friend able to give the figure for the number of special advisers in early 1997 compared with those who were in position before the general election this year?

Lord Strathclyde Portrait Lord Strathclyde
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My Lords, in 1997 there were 38 special advisers, while in March this year there were 78. When we make our announcement, I think that the House will find that there are fewer than that under this Government.

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