§ Mr. Rhodes Jamesasked the Prime Minister if she will list the duties of her chief press officer, Mr. Bernard Ingham, his grading in the Civil Service and the extent of his responsibilities.
§ The Prime MinisterMy chief press secretary is responsible for explaining the Government's policies, measures and attitudes to current issues. His duties include briefing press, radio and television and co-ordinating at official level the presentation of Government policy and measures. His grade is under-secretary.