HL Deb 18 December 1995 vol 567 c122WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether all Ministers are free to enter into public controversy concerning members of the Royal Family provided that they make it plain that they speak in a personal capacity.

The Lord Privy Seal (Viscount Cranborne)

Ministers are expected to act in accordance with the Government's policies on these, as on other matters.