10 Downing Street (Facilities)

HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 cc942-3

38. Sir Knox Cunningham

asked the Paymaster-General what use he makes of facilities at 10 Downing Street for his official duties.

The Paymaster-General (Mr. George Wigg)

Such use, Sir, as may be necessary for the performance of my duties.

Sir Knox Cunningham

Did the Paymaster-General advise Commander Courtney at No. 10 about his difficulties with the Soviet authorities, and does that come within—

Mr. Speaker

Order. The hon. Member must ask a question which arises out of the Question on the Order Paper.

Sir Knox Cunningham

May I ask whether that is part of the right hon. Gentleman's duties at No. 10 Downing Street?

Mr. Wigg

My conversations with Commander Courtney are confidential. If the hon. Gentleman wishes to seek further information, I suggest that he puts down a Question to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister. Perhaps before doing so he might consult his own Leader.