Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Oliver Letwin and Simon Hart

Wednesday 14th December 2011 Commons Chamber

[The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Mr Oliver Letwin)]

I would have thought that the hon. Gentleman would realise that it is extremely important in a coalition that the Deputy Prime Minister as well as the Prime Minister should have adequate research support. It is extraordinarily difficult for Government Members to take comments of that kind seriously, given the previous Government’s record on employing special advisers.

[Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) (Con)]

T5. Can the Minister confirm how many civil servants went on strike in the recent action?