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Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 1999. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his Answer of 27th July, Official Report, column 315, if The Times industrial correspondent was briefed prior to the general press briefing at 12 noon on 22nd July.
Answer

Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to his answer of 27 July 1999, Official Report, column 315, if The Times industrial correspondent was briefed prior to the general press briefing at 12 noon on 22 July 1999. [94302] Dr. Howells: Neither I nor my colleagues spoke to The Times industrial correspondent prior to the general press briefing on 22 July.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94302; 337 c23W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Disclosure of information Consumers Protection Newspaper press Consultation papers Times Newspapers