§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 30 March 1999,Official Report, column 623, on social security committee reports, for what reason he is unable to indicate on what occasions Ministers have discussed with hon. Members the contents of (a) draft reports, (b) reports prior to their issue and (c) embargoed copies of reports. [80092]
§ Mr. DarlingIt would neither be practical nor serve any useful purpose to record every conversation between Ministers and hon. Members which might or might not touch on matters covered by subsequent Select Committee reports.