§ 36. Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the implications of the Government's proposals for freedom of information for the work of his Department. [84165]
§ Mr. VazNeither I nor my predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Ashfield (Mr. Hoon) have had any discussions. The Lord Chancellor was actively involved in the collective ministerial discussions which led to the publication of a draft Bill for consultation on 24 May.