Francis Maude questioned on role of special advisers

• Parliament TV: Special advisers
• Inquiry: Political special advisers
• Public Administration Select Committee

The session will consider the accountability of special advisers in Government, and the arrangements in place for management of their performance, including the role to be played by permanent civil servants and ministers.

Issues

Particular issues to be explored may include:

• The effectiveness of the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers;
• The advice, training and support available for special advisers;
• Performance management and appraisal mechanisms.

Witnesses

At 4.30pm

• Rt Hon Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office
• Sue Gray, Head of Propriety and Ethics, Cabinet Office

Further information

• About Parliament: Select Committees
• Visiting Parliament: Watch Committees