§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why the Question for Written Answer tabled by the Lord Lester of Herne Hill on 23 February (HL1406) on whether they have intervened in proceedings pending before the Supreme Court of the United States has not been answered after 30 days. [HL2292]
§ The Attorney-General (Lord Goldsmith)The Question was answered on 5 April (Official Report, col. WA 187). The delay in reply arose because no single government department has overall responsibility for intervention in proceedings before the Supreme Court of the United States and because in order for an accurate reply to be given, all departments were asked to provide information on proceedings they were undertaking.