To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list (a) the names, (b) the salary, (c) the previous occupation and salary and (d) the terms and conditions of each political and special adviser in her Department; and what was the selection process used to appoint these persons. [2411]

DFID has two special advisers, Daniel Harris and Jessica Crow. Both DFID special advisers were previously my personal advisers.The terms and conditions of each appointment are set out in the draft model contract, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.Special advisers are paid within a range of £24,349 to £73,484. Their salaries are negotiated individually and are confidential within this range. Details of this and of previous salary are not provided in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.These are personal appointments by me following consultation with the Permanent Head of the Department and the Prime Minister.