§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Prime Minister what briefings he has received from civil servants or Ministers on the former Paymaster General, the hon Member for Coventry, North-West (Mr. Robinson), and Maxwell pensions. [67320]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 27 January 1999]: Whether or not such briefings have been provided, it is established practice under successive administrations not to disclose details of confidential discussions between Ministers or advice received from civil servants.