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Written question asked by Unknown (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 October 2000. It was answered by Baroness Jay of Paddington (Labour) on Thursday, 5 October 2000.


Jay of Paddington, Baroness

Question
Whether it is the practice of Ministers to release to the media the text of their speeches and statements to be made in Parliament before they are actually delivered; if so, when this practice began; and whether, in the light of experience, Ministers consider it preferable to continue or discontinue this practice. [HL 3961]. - Including ref to copies of GICS Handbook in Library and on GICS website www.gics.gov.uk/handbook.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
616 c228WA; HL 3961
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disclosure of information Media Ministerial statements