If he will list the circumstances in which it is acceptable for ministers to make a statement which they know to be untrue on the floor of the House; and what changes have been made to that list since March 1994.

If he will list the circumstances in which it is acceptable for ministers to make a statement which they know to be untrue on the floor of the House; and what changes have been made to that list since March 1994.

What is the procedure for purchasing tickets for overseas travel and reimbursement of costs for ministers taking part in delegations abroad partly of a non-ministerial, personal or party political nature; and for how long Her Majesty's Government keeps records of such visits.

What is the procedure for purchasing tickets for overseas travel and reimbursement of costs for ministers taking part in delegations abroad partly of a non-ministerial, personal or party political nature; and for how long Her Majesty's Government keeps records of such visits.

If he will draw up a new code of practice on ministerial accountability to Parliament; and if he will ensure a right of access under such a code of practice on ministerial accountability to Parliament to full documents rather than solely the information they contain.

If he will draw up a new code of practice on ministerial accountability to Parliament; and if he will ensure a right of access under such a code of practice on ministerial accountability to Parliament to full documents rather than solely the information they contain.

If he will make it his policy that the Code of Practice to Government Information is legally enforceable; if he will introduce a freedom of information Act.

If he will make it his policy that the Code of Practice to Government Information is legally enforceable; if he will introduce a freedom of information Act.

On how many occasions Part 7 paragraphs (a) and (b) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information has been used to deny information to honourable Members in each of the last three years, broken down by Government Department and their agencies.

On how many occasions Part 7 paragraphs (a) and (b) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information has been used to deny information to honourable Members in each of the last three years, broken down by Government Department and their agencies.

Pursuant to section 4 of the Government's response to the fourth recommendation contained in the Second Report of the Public Service Committee on Ministerial Accountability and Responsibility, (HC 67, Session 1996-97), if he will make it Government policy to answer parliamentary questions relating to events taking place over 30 years...

Pursuant to section 4 of the Government's response to the fourth recommendation contained in the Second Report of the Public Service Committee on Ministerial Accountability and Responsibility, (HC 67, Session 1996-97), if he will make it Government policy to answer parliamentary questions relating to events taking place over 30 years...

To comment on the role of senior civil servants in relation to (a) the answering of parliamentary questions, (b) the presentation of information to Parliament and (c) informing Parliament of Ministers' policies.

To comment on the role of senior civil servants in relation to (a) the answering of parliamentary questions, (b) the presentation of information to Parliament and (c) informing Parliament of Ministers' policies.

Statement on what advice has been furnished to Government departments on the conduct of Government business during the period prior to local and European elections.

Statement on what advice has been furnished to Government departments on the conduct of Government business during the period prior to local and European elections.

When he expects to issue a revised version of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - Will revise and reissue 'Questions of Procedure for Ministers' as and when appropriate.

When he expects to issue a revised version of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - Will revise and reissue 'Questions of Procedure for Ministers' as and when appropriate.

When he first learned of the 1988 amendments to the 1985 Howe guidelines into defence related exports to Iraq. - The first time I learned that a change in guidelines had been considered in 1988 was in a minute from my private sec dated 23 November 1992. (Holding answer 27...

When he first learned of the 1988 amendments to the 1985 Howe guidelines into defence related exports to Iraq. - The first time I learned that a change in guidelines had been considered in 1988 was in a minute from my private sec dated 23 November 1992. (Holding answer 27...

If he will make it his policy to ensure that conventions regulating ministerial duties are codified by legislation.

If he will make it his policy to ensure that conventions regulating ministerial duties are codified by legislation.

Pursuant to paragraph K8.1 of the Scott Report relating to ministerial accountability, what additional measures he proposes to ensure his Department's compliance with Paragraph 27 of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - (Holding answer 26 February 1996).

Pursuant to paragraph K8.1 of the Scott Report relating to ministerial accountability, what additional measures he proposes to ensure his Department's compliance with Paragraph 27 of Questions of Procedure for Ministers. - (Holding answer 26 February 1996).

If he will revise the Questions of Procedure for Ministers for Ministers following the Report of the Scott Inquiry. - "Questions of Procedure for Ministers" is updated from time to time as the need arises. That will continue to be the case.

If he will revise the Questions of Procedure for Ministers for Ministers following the Report of the Scott Inquiry. - "Questions of Procedure for Ministers" is updated from time to time as the need arises. That will continue to be the case.

What guidance he is giving retiring members or former members of his administration or honourable Members in respect of their accepting directorships in privatised rail companies.

What guidance he is giving retiring members or former members of his administration or honourable Members in respect of their accepting directorships in privatised rail companies.

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th April, Official Report, column 1131W, in what circumstances private car hire facilities for members of the Government may be provided for non-government business; and if he will publish the relevant guidance issued. - Nothing further to add to 257 c1131W and 258 c344W.

Pursuant to his Answer of 5th April, Official Report, column 1131W, in what circumstances private car hire facilities for members of the Government may be provided for non-government business; and if he will publish the relevant guidance issued. - Nothing further to add to 257 c1131W and 258 c344W.

On what basis and on whose authority Conservative Central Office has despatched a summons and agenda paper for a Conservative Party meeting to be held at the headquarters of the Department of Health in Richmond Terrace in April. If the Cabinet Secretary approved the conducting of Conservative party health group...

On what basis and on whose authority Conservative Central Office has despatched a summons and agenda paper for a Conservative Party meeting to be held at the headquarters of the Department of Health in Richmond Terrace in April. If the Cabinet Secretary approved the conducting of Conservative party health group...

What instruction and advice is given to special advisers who occupy the Civil Service box inside the Chamber of the House as to their conduct, behaviour and impartiality during question times, statements and debates; what plans he has to amend or review this advice.

What instruction and advice is given to special advisers who occupy the Civil Service box inside the Chamber of the House as to their conduct, behaviour and impartiality during question times, statements and debates; what plans he has to amend or review this advice.