asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of official political advisers brought into different Departments by the new Government with an indication of their responsibilities.

As has been the practice in recent administrations, some members of the Government are appointing special advisers. As these appoint- ments have not all been finalised it would not be appropriate to list them yet, however, when a meaningful list can be prepared I will write to the hon. Member.