§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Prime Minister when. Her Majesty's Government introduced the practice of not commenting on the policies of other friendly Governments; and if he will list those Governments Her Majesty's Government regard as friendly.
Year Number of applicants Independent consultants Firm of consultants Other Referred to committee Granted unconditionally Granted subject to conditions 1986 2 — — 2 1 1 1 1987 3 — — 3 3 3 — 1988 6 — — 6 6 — 6 1989 3 1 — 2 1 3 — 1990 5 — 1 4 3 4 1 1991 7 — 1 6 5 7 — 11992 2 1 1 — — 2 — 1993 5 2 2 1 — 5 — 1 In 1992 the Cabinet Office took on responsibility for the science functions of the former DES and the Treasury businesses (Her Majesty's Stationery Office; Central Office of Information; Chessington Computer Centre; and the CCTA.