§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has about the London borough of Merton's code of conduct on communications with the media as it applies to all teaching and non-teaching staff employed by that authority; if he has received any representations on the implications of this code; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenI understand that the code is an internal document which offers guidance to employees of the borough on dealing with the media. My right hon. Friend has received no representations about this code.