Written question asked by Dominic Grieve (Conservative) on Monday, 4 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if the Lord Chancellor will discipline or dismiss Mr Philip Bassett for his use of foul and abusive language to BBC employees when present with the Lord Chancellor in an official capacity in BBC studios on the morning of 21st March.

Answer: Mr. Grieve: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs if the Lord Chancellor will discipline or dismiss Mr. Philip Bassett for his use of foul and abusive language to BBC employees when present with the Lord Chancellor in an official capacity in BBC studios on the morning of 21 March. [224837] Mr. Lammy: No and No. Following the interview in the BBC studios on 21 March Mr. Bassett sent a letter of explanation to the editor of the Today programme and apologised unreservedly. No further action is contemplated.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1574W;432 c1570W; 224837
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings BBC Conduct Civil servants Department for Constitutional Affairs Lord Chamberlain's Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk