Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2004. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, whether (a) ministers and (b) departmental officials briefed reporters for (i) The Sun and (ii) Daily Mail in respect of information used in articles published on 23rd November on alleged terrorist plots to attack targets at Heathrow and Canary Wharf in London.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Prime Minister whether (a) Ministers and (b) departmental officials briefed reporters for (i) The Sun and (ii) Daily Mail in respect of information used in articles published on 23 November on alleged terrorist plots to attack targets at Heathrow and Canary Wharf in London. [199633] The Prime Minister: All contacts with the media are conducted in accordance with the Ministerial Code, the Civil Service Code, the Code of Conduct for Special Advisers and Guidance on the Work of the Government Information Service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 199633; 428 c5W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disclosure of information Civil servants Greater London Heathrow Airport Newspaper press Ministers Terrorism Daily Mail The Sun Canary Wharf
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