HC Deb 06 April 1976 vol 909 c99W
Q16. Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Prime Minister what recent instructions he has given to Ministers in his administration regarding formal briefings to journalists on policy matters; and whether he will place a copy of them in the Library.

The Prime Minister

A Minister is free to brief journalists, as appropriate, on policy matters for which he is responsible; but a Minister cannot express views on policy matters in a non-ministerial capacity.

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