§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what actions he(a) has taken and (b) plans to take as a result of the recommendations of the Scott report. [16958]
The Deputy Prime MinisterI refer the hon. Member to the speech made by the President of the Board of Trade on 26 February,Official Report, columns 590–604.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what consultation he had with the Secretary to the Cabinet concerning the Government's response to the Scott inquiry; and where and when such consultations took place. [16603]
The Deputy Prime MinisterSuccessive Governments have not disclosed the nature or the specific sources of the advice they receive from the civil service.