HC Deb 29 October 1987 vol 121 cc354-5W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Prime Minister what is the sum above which an answer to a parliamentary question is considered to represent disproportionate cost.

The Prime Minister

It is for Ministers to decide whether to decline to answer a question on grounds of disproportionate cost. Any question likely to cost more than £200 is referred to the responsible Minister before significant resources are committed.

Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Prime Minister how many questions she has refused to answer since 1979 on the grounds of disproportionate cost.

The Prime Minister

This information can be supplied only at disproportionate cost.