To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what expert advisers have been commissioned by his Department and its agencies since 1997; on what topic each was commissioned; and whether the advisers so appointed made a declaration of political activity in each case. (246660)

Details of expert advisers appointed by the Treasury may be found where appropriate on its website. Advisers commissioned by Treasury are expected to comply with the Nolan Principles. Where appropriate, advisers have made a declaration of political activity. The Debt Management Office has appointed no expert advisers.