§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister on what date he chaired the Ministerial Committee on Co-ordination and Presentation of Government Policy which considered the outcome of the competition for the food supply contract for the armed forces. [14122]
The Deputy Prime MinisterIn accordance with the principle of collective responsibility for Government decisions, including the need to maintain the frankness 527W and candour of internal discussion and advice, details of the proceedings of Cabinet and Cabinet Committees are not published.
§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) on what dates in December 1996 and January 1997 he attended the Ministerial Committee on Co-ordination and Presentation of Government Policy: [14124]
(2) what dates in December 1996 and January 1997 the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury attended the Ministerial Committee on Co-ordination and Presentation of Government Policy. [14123]
§ Mr. Freeman[holding answer 3 February 1997]: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to him yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council.
§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Minister without Portfolio on what dates in December 1996 and January 1997 he attended the Ministerial Committee on Co-ordination and Presentation of Government Policy. [14125]
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 3 February 1997]: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to him yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council.