HC Deb 24 November 1986 vol 106 c1W
Mr. Kaufman

asked the Prime Minister if she willl name the official or officials performing the duties of Sir Robert Armstrong during the latter's visit to Australia.

The Prime Minister

Responsibility for discharging the duties of Sir Robert Armstrong while he is in Australia rests where appropriate with the second permanent secretary at the Management and Personnel Office and the deputy secretaries within the Cabinet Office.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Prime Minister if she will dismiss Sir Robert Armstrong on the grounds that he made statements to the Supreme court in New South Wales at variance with evidence previously submitted in affidavits sworn by him in the Australian courts.

The Prime Minister

No.