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The Earl of Northesk
asked Her Majesty's Government:What mechanisms exist, if any, for Parliament to hold to account and scrutinise the executive functions and actions of the Prime Minister's Chief Press Secretary and Chief of Staff. [HL1392]
Lord Falconer of Thoroton
As with all civil servants, special advisers are accountable to Ministers. Ministers are accountable to Parliament.
The Earl of Northesk
asked Her Majesty's Government:To what extent the Prime Minister's Chief Press Secretary has responsibility for the Strategic Communications Unit. [HL1394]
Lord Falconer of Thoroton
The Prime Minister's Chief Press Secretary is responsible for the Strategic Communications Unit.