§ Andrew MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when over tae past two years Mr. David Kelly has met Mr. Andrew Gilligan of the BBC. [126330]
§ Mr. Hoon[holding answer 17 July 2003]: I have been asked to reply.
My hon. Friend will understand why it was not possible to answer this question on the day named. These matters are now being addressed by Lord Hutton's inquiry.
The information requested has been passed to the inquiry. Lord Hutton will publish his report in due course. I am therefore withholding the information under Exemption 4a of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.