§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many statements to the media in the last year694W identify many more collaborative projects; the closing date for the first round of outline applications under the challenge is 20 November 1995.
have been made by civil servants at the Scottish Office; and if he will name the individuals concerned. [37508]
§ Mr. Michael ForsythA total of 1,722 Scottish Office news releases was issued in 1994; the name of the press officer concerned is given at the end of each news release.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what instructions are given to members of the NHS management executive concerning statements to the media. [37510]
§ Mr. ForsythStatements to the media by members of the NHS management executive are issued on behalf of Ministers and on the advice of the information directorate of the Scottish Office operating under the Cabinet Office guidelines for information officers. Copies are available in the House of Commons Library.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish the guidelines for statements to the media by civil servants at the Scottish Office. [37511]
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§ Mr. ForsythThe guidelines for statements to the media are contained in the booklet "The Government Information Officer" published by the information officer management unit, which is a part of the Cabinet Office. Copies are available in the House of Commons Library.