HC Deb 14 October 1996 vol 282 cc647-8W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his letter to the right hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr. Benn) and the hon. Member for Linlithgow of 9 September, if he will state the conditions in which he believes the public interest requires Parliament to be recalled, with particular reference to the involvement of British personnel on active service. [40365]

The Prime Minister

A decision to recall Parliament depends upon the prevailing situation. It is made after consultation with colleagues and through the usual channels.