Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 January 2002. It was answered by Lord Prescott (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 January 2002 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Cabinet Office;Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what the average time is that the Head of his Department has recommended since May 1997 between a special advisor leaving his Department and taking up outside employment; and if he will make a statement. - Ref to 21 January 2002, 378 c594W.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the average time is that the Head of his Department has recommended since May 1997 between a special adviser leaving his Department and taking up outside employment; and if he will make a statement. [28910] The Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of: State: I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to him by the Prime Minister on 21 January 2002, Official Report, column 594W.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28910; 378 c891W;378 c890W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Conditions of employment Codes of practice Employment Government departments Special advisers Resignations Cabinet Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk