HC Deb 05 March 1996 vol 273 c105W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Lord President of the Council what consultations 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. [16600]

Mr. Newton

[holding answer 22 February 1996:]: Successive Governments have not disclosed the nature of the specific sources of the advice they receive from the civil service.