§ Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Prime Minister how many of the ministerial telephone numbers given in the October 1986 edition of "List of Ministerial Responsibilities" have changed since it was published.
§ The Prime MinisterThe telephone numbers of 18 London-based Ministers have changed, together with the London numbers of Scottish and Welsh Office Ministers. These changes reflect the replacement of the 233 exchange by the new 270 exchange; the new number is given to those who call the old 233 exchange.
§ Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Prime Minister when a new edition of the Cabinet Office publication called "List of Ministerial Responsibilities", giving up-to-date ministerial telephone numbers altered since the October 1986 edition, will be available.
§ The Prime MinisterThe "List of Ministerial Responsibilities" is published annually at the end of the summer recess, with further editions during the year if there are substantial changes in ministerial appointments. A new edition is not called for at present. However, further to his reply of 20 January, column467, my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal has now arranged for sections of the Palace of Westminster directory to be updated, including the new numbers, and these will be available in approximately two weeks' time.