Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 April 1999. It was answered by Lord Darling of Roulanish (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 April 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer of 30th March, Official Report, 328 c623W, on social security committee reports, for what reason he is unable to indicate on what occasions ministers have discussed with honourable Members the contents of (a) draft reports, (b) reports prior to their issue and (c) embargoed copies of reports.

Answer: Mr. Duncan Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 30 March 1999, Official Report, column 623, on social security committee reports, for what reason he is unable to indicate on what occasions Ministers have discussed with hon. Members the contents of (a) draft reports, (b) reports prior to their issue and (c) embargoed copies of reports. [80092] Mr. Darling: It would neither be practical nor serve any useful purpose to record every conversation between Ministers and hon. Members which might or might not touch on matters covered by subsequent Select Committee reports.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 329 c157W; 80092
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Disclosure of information Civil servants Ministers Social Security Committee Select Committee reports