§ Q15. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the growing practice of Ministers refraining from giving information to Members of Parliament in answer to Parliamentary Questions when such information is readily available and has no bearing on security or diplomatic matters; and whether he will alter the practice of his Administration to ensure that this information is made available when requested by Members.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is the practice of this Administration to answer all hon. Members' Questions as informatively as possible, except where the cost involved would be disproportionate.