§ Mr. MalinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary, the hon. Member for Brent, South (Mr. Boateng), visited the West Byfleet Health Centre; and if he gave prior notification to the local hon. Member. [58807]
§ Mr. HuttonMy hon. Friend the Member for Brent, South visited West Byfleet on 14 October 1998. Ministers are fully aware of the need to notify hon. Members of their intention to visit their constituencies. I understand that on this occasion prior notification was not given. I apologise for any embarrassment and inconvenience caused to the hon. Member.