HC Deb 16 June 1988 vol 135 c180W
Q102. Mr Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister what procedures are required to be followed by civil servants when they are approached with requests to give interviews or pose for photographs for use in press articles; how those procedures were followed in relation to the photograph of Mr. Charles Powell which appeared in theIllustrated London News of April 1988; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

Such requests would be judged on their merits. No interview was sought or given in the case referred to in the question.