§ 44. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the fact that in the two recent Secret Sessions of Parliament no opportunity was afforded of receiving replies to questions which Ministers in ordinary circumstances request Members to withdraw from the Order Paper; and whether he can see his way to hold a Secret Session confined entirely to replying to questions which he considers ought not to be answered in open Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir. I do not think this suggestion is practicable.
§ Mr. HOGGECan the right hon. Gentleman suggest a way in which Members representing constituencies can get the information?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI should say in the ordinary way, by putting down questions.
§ Mr. HOGGEBut how can an hon. Member get a Parliamentary reply to a question which he is asked to withdraw?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot answer that.