asked the Minister for Social Welfare the name, rank, salary, allowances and terms and conditions of employment of advisers and assistants other than civil servants, at present employed by him or his Minister of State.
5.
Written Answers. - Ministerial Advisers and Assistants.
4.
asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of personal contract assistants employed by him and his Minister of State; the cost of each; and the overall cost to the taxpayer.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 and 5 together. I have not appointed, nor has the Minister of State at my Department appointed, any advisers or assistants. I have however appointed a personal secretary on a contract basis at a total annual cost of £9,511 comprising £7,948 in respect of salary, allowance £574 and employer's cost of social insurance £989.