Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 28 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 March 2006. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 20 April 2006 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.
Media Briefing
- Question
- To ask the Leader of the House under what circumstances Ministers are permitted to release material to media outlets in advance of a statement being made to Parliament, when the House is sitting.
- Answer
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Paragraph 7.1 of the Ministerial Code makes it clear that"““When Parliament is in session, the most important announcements of Government policy should be made, in the first instance, in Parliament.””"
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 445 c771W;445 c771W; 63155
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Ministers Media
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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