Part 1The civil service

CHAPTER 1Statutory basis for management of the civil service

Special advisers

I116Annual reports about special advisers

1

The Minister for the Civil Service must—

a

prepare an annual report about special advisers serving Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, and

b

lay the report before Parliament.

2

The First Minister for Scotland must—

a

prepare an annual report about special advisers serving the Scottish Executive, and

b

lay the report before the Scottish Parliament.

3

The First Minister for Wales must—

a

prepare an annual report about special advisers serving the Welsh Assembly Government, and

b

lay the report before the National Assembly for Wales.

4

A report under this section must contain information about the number and cost of the special advisers.