§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Prime Minister (1) when Mr. David Hart last met Mr. Charles Powell; in what capacity; and for what purpose;
(2) when Mr. David Hart last met Sir Percy Cradock; and for what purpose;
(3) when Mr. David Hart last visited Downing street; in what capacity; and for what purpose;
(4) when Mr. David Hart last visited the Cabinet Office; in what capacity; and for what purpose;
(5) when she or her officials last met Mr. David Hart; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Derbyshire, North-East (Mr. Barnes) at column 1169. Mr. Hart is not employed by me or by 10 Downing street in any capacity.
My normal practice is and will continue to be neither to confirm nor deny that meetings with private individuals have taken place even in those cases where no such meeting has occurred.