Lots of little things put out today so that people won't notice them and will have been forgotten by the time Parliament reconvenes...
A Government data release of all taxpayer-funded special advisers were also published and it showed that the bill for the Government’s team of 96 spin doctors had hit £8.4m.
A third of those special advisers, known as spads, are employed by Mr Cameron, with his director of communications Craig Oliver earning £140,000 – just £2,500 less than the Prime Minister.
This is an increase of six spads since May’s General Election.
The statement also revealed that George Osborne employs 10 spads – five times more than usual for heads of departments.
A third of those special advisers, known as spads, are employed by Mr Cameron, with his director of communications Craig Oliver earning £140,000 – just £2,500 less than the Prime Minister.
This is an increase of six spads since May’s General Election.
The statement also revealed that George Osborne employs 10 spads – five times more than usual for heads of departments.
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