Mr. Philip Hammond Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 1 on Twitter Share contribution 1 on Facebook Share contribution 1 via Email Copy link to contribution 1 to clipboard Copy link To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many full-time equivalent staff of each grade are employed by his Department to assist special advisers. (321133) Mr. Bob Ainsworth Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 2 on Twitter Share contribution 2 on Facebook Share contribution 2 via Email Copy link to contribution 2 to clipboard Copy link The two special advisers in the Ministry of Defence are supported by one full-time civil servant at band C2 level.