§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the President of the Board of Trade from what sources he receives outside legal advice for his departmental duties.
§ Mr. Heseltine[holding answer 7 March 1994]: In the first place I look to the solicitor to the Department of Trade and Industry and his staff. I also have access, where necessary, to advice from the law officers. In cases where special expertise is required or where the effective use of resources makes this desirable, I make use of the services of the Treasury Solicitor's Department and of the Bar or solicitors in private practice.