§ Q31. Mr. John Huntasked the Prime Minister how many cases have been referred to him for his direction under paragraph 4 of annex B of the Memorandum on Ministers' Private Interests.
§ The Prime MinisterNo comprehensive list is kept which would make it possible to give a precise answer to this Question. Moreover, as the paragraph in270W question makes clear, the main responsibility lies with the Minister concerned. I see no purpose in attempting to provide statistical information about the number of times I have been consulted.