HC Deb 22 February 1996 vol 272 cc233-4W
Mr. Janner

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what communication he received from the secretary of the Scott inquiry, concerning the time needed by the Opposition parties to scrutinise the Scott report; on what date he received such communications; what was the nature of the contents of letters; and if he will deposit copies of those letters in the Library. [16545]

Mr. Lang

Correspondence on this issue was copied by the Scott inquiry to spokesmen for the main Opposition parties. This makes it clear that Sir Richard was glad to note the arrangements made for giving advance access to Opposition spokesmen. The Government do not propose to deposit copies of the correspondence in the Library of the House.