I have one special adviser and one partnership programme manager, each of whom is paid a salary of £42,470 per annum. The special adviser advises me on health policy and co-ordinates the Department's press office. The function of the partnership programme managers is to assist Ministers in managing and co-ordinating the achievement of the Government's objectives in the Partnership Programme for Government.
My Department retains a wide range of consultants in the course of its work. The information requested is being collated in my Department and will be furnished to the Deputy as soon as possible.