HC Deb 25 March 1974 vol 871 cc44-5W
Mr. Higgins

asked the Prime Minister if he will make it the practice of his administration that when a Question tabled to a particular Minister for oral answer falls within the responsibility of another Minister the Question will be transferred, and not answered orally that the point is a matter for another Department.

The Prime Minister

Yes, wherever it is possible to identify from the Question where ministerial responsibility lies.