Written question asked by William Cash (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 July 1997. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: If he will list the Ministers who (a) gave interviews to (b) made statements to and (c) answered questions from journalists or representatives of the Financial Times in the period of 48 hours before the Budget Statement. - None. (Holding answer 8 July 1997).

Answer: Mr. Cash: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the Ministers who (a) gave interviews to (b) made statements to and (c) answered questions from journalists or representatives of the Financial Times in the period of 48 hours before the Budget Statement. [7265] Mr. Gordon Brown: [holding answer 8 July 1997]: No Treasury Minister gave interviews to, made statements to or answered questions from journalists or representatives of the Financial Times in the 48 hours before the Budget Statement.

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