Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 November 2001. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 November 2001 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, on what date her Department began to record the basic facts of meetings between ministers in her Department and outside interest groups as required under paragraph 63 of the Ministerial Code of Conduct and Guidance on procedures for Ministers; and in what form this information is recorded.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what date her Department began to record the basic facts of meetings between Ministers in her Department and outside interest groups as required under paragraph 63 of the Ministerial Code of Conduct and Guidance on procedures for Ministers; and in what form this information is recorded. [14746] Ms Hewitt: DTI Ministers meet a wide range of outside interest groups and individuals in the course of their official duties and I can confirm that the facts of such meetings are recorded in accordance with the Ministerial Code. This is a long established practice.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 375 c301W;375 c307W; 14746
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Codes of practice Administration Department of Trade and Industry Government departments Ministers Meetings Pressure groups
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk