§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
To what extent, if at all, (a) the Strategic Communications Unit and (b) the Prime Minister's official spokesman are involved in preparing briefing for Prime Minister's Question Time; and upon whose (a) initiative and (b) authority a memorandum seeking to improve such a briefing was issued. [HL2535]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonThe preparation for Prime Minister's Question Time is the responsibility of the Prime Minister's Private Secretary (Parliamentary Affairs). As under previous administrations the routine memorandum was issued on the authority and the initiative of the Private Secretary.
§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in the light of the recent memorandum seeking to improve the quality of briefing for Prime Minister's Question Time, the performance of the Strategic Communications Unit in co-ordinating the message of Government is satisfactory. [HL2536]