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Ministerial Advisers

Volume 904: debated on Monday 5 January 1976

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Mr. Gow

asked the Minister for the Civil Service (1) whether the consent of the Prime Minister, as Minister for the Civil Service, is required before a Minister appoints a special adviser;

  • (2) whether, and in what circumstances, Ministers other than Cabinet Ministers may appoint special advisers;
  • (3) what restrictions there are, if any, on the appointment by Cabinet Ministers of special advisers.

    • Mr. Charles R. Morris

    Only Ministers in charge of Departments may appoint special advisers. The approval of my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is required for each such appointment.