§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions in the last five years he has knowingly provided incomplete information in answers to parliamentary questions other than on grounds of disproportionate cost; and on what subjects.
§ Mr. HanleyMy Department answers parliamentary questions on the basis set out in paragraph 27 of "Questions of Procedure for Ministers". My ministerial colleagues and I also seek to comply with Madam Speaker's guidance on the need for brief answers to oral questions.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list for the last 12 months how many parliamentary questions he has referred to one of his Department's agencies for answer; and what percentage of parliamentary questions to his Department this represents.
§ Mr. HanleyThe information requested is a matter of public record.