§ Baroness Miller of Hendonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the statement made in the New Statesman on 24 February by the Secretary of State for Overseas Development regarding single mothers working whilst on benefit was passed by the Strategic Communications Unit. [HL721]
§ Lord WhittyThe Secretary of State for International Development gave a wide ranging interview to the political editor of theNew Statesman, which was published in its 20 February edition. I recommend that the noble Baroness read the interview. She may find it interesting to compare its content with some of the news reports of the interview.