§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Prime Minister if the Government have been approached during the last 15 years for advice on the suitability of accepting any financial gift, payment or commission by a Minister, a relative of a Minister, an hon. Member or a relative of an hon. Member. [19447]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 18 April 1995]: Advice to Ministers on the acceptance of gifts by themselves or by members of their families is contained in "Questions of Procedure for Ministers" Advice on specific cases sought by and given to individuals is private.
Hon. Members are guided in these matters by the rules of the House.