HC Deb 22 January 1996 vol 270 cc78-9W
Mr. Alan Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who provided external legal advice for Ministers in the Department in relation to the Scott inquiry. [11050]

Mr. Arbuthnot

The source of legal advice to witnesses to the Scott inquiry is a confidential matter.

Mr. Robin Cook

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions staff employed in his Department in relation to the Scott inquiry have had on matters related to the Scott inquiry with persons(a) employed by and (b) working as consultants for Conservative Central Office; and what subjects were discussed. [10995]

Mr. Arbuthnot

None.

Mr. Robin Cook

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the responsibilities of the staff employed in his Department in relation to the Scott inquiry. [10994]

Mr. Arbuthnot

The responsibilities of the staff employed in my Department in relation to the Scott inquiry are to provide Ministers and officials with advice on matters associated with the inquiry, and to liaise with the inquiry.