§ Mr. Spearingasked the Lord President of the Council if he will take steps to ensure that when members of the Government reply to a Written Question any associated comment to the Press makes clear that the reply was not made orally in the House of Commons and that a distinction is made between the text of an answer in the OFFICIAL REPORT and any additional material.
§ Mr. WhitelawWhile I do not think this calls for formal action, I will ensure that Departments are reminded of Members' interests in this regard.