To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families if he will list the special advisers employed by his Department, setting out in each case their (a) responsibilities and (b) pay bands. (169835)

The names and pay bands of all special advisers are contained in the Prime Minister’s written statement to the House of 22 November 2007, Official Report, column 148-49WS.

Their duties are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.