§ Mr. MadelTo ask the Prime Minister if she will list the number of Government interdepartmental working parties not at work, with the exception of those concerned with national security; and what subjects they are considering.
§ The Prime MinisterInterdepartmental working parties are a normal feature of government. They are necessary to secure the requisite degree of co-ordination. Records are not held centrally. In many cases the detailed arrangements for such interdepartmental co-ordination and the matters discussed are classified and may form the basis of advice to Ministers.