§ Mr. MacFarquharasked the Prime Minister how many people other than Cabinet Ministers would (a) be normally expected to see Cabinet minutes and (b) have access to Cabinet minutes when necessary.
§ The Prime MinisterCopies of the Cabinet minutes are sent to the members of the Cabinet. It is within their discretion to decide which of their departmental Ministers and immediate advisers352W should see the minutes. In addition, where a Cabinet conclusion is of direct relevance to a Department an extract of the minutes may be copied to the junior Ministers and senior officials concerned.