HC Deb 27 February 2002 vol 380 cc1270-1W
Norman Baker

To ask the Prime Minister how many(a) civil servants and (b) special advisers were involved in the preparation of background material for his use during Prime Minister's Question Time on Wednesday 13 February; and how many hours were spent by those in each category above on such preparation. [37769]

The Prime Minister

As far as I am aware I am briefed in the same way as my predecessors were. A senior civil servant is in charge of preparing my briefing for PMQs, and draws on the input of other civil servants and special advisers as they see fit.