Political Advisers

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Service – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 November 1991.

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Photo of Mr Merlyn Rees Mr Merlyn Rees , Leeds South and Morley 12:00, 11 November 1991

The Minister answered the question about special advisers. What is the difference between a special adviser and a political adviser? What part does the Civil Service Commission play in determining their salary levels? Who are these special advisers and which part of the documents are they allowed to see? Should not the House be given more details about them under any Government?