§ Dr. WrightTo ask the President of the Board of Trade which of the public appointments for which he is responsible require advance notification to, and consultation with, the Chief Whip's Office; and which appointments made since 1979 have been so notified and consulted upon.
§ Mr. EggarIt is not the practice of Her Majesty's Government to answer parliamentary questions about discussions and consultations between Departments and offices of Government relating to public appointment.