§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to 231W the hon. Member for Blaby (Mr. Lawson) on Tuesday 27th April.
§ Q24. Mr. Freudasked the Prime Minister what are his current criteria for making a ministerial broadcast.
§ The Prime MinisterThe criteria for broadcasts of this kind, which were agreed between the broadcasting authorities and the main political parties, remain unchanged. They are
To provide information or explanation of events of prime national or international importance or to seek the co-operation of the public in connection with such events.