§ 60. Mr. Barnettasked the Lord President of the Council if he will ensure that Ministers do not rectify errors made in Answers to Parliamentary Questions by private letters to hon. Members but by way of a statement in the House.
§ Mr. WhitelawWhen an error has occurred, the need for a personal statement to the House must always be a matter for individual judgment. I am sure that Ministers are very conscious of their responsibilities towards the House in this matter.