HL Deb 25 July 1997 vol 581 c186WA
Lord Hooson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they accept the traditional view of Cabinet responsibility, and what steps they have taken to change procedures particularly in relation to the announcement of their policies.

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

As regards collective Cabinet responsibility, the answer is, yes. As regards announcement of policies, the Government seek to ensure that the reasons for, and basis of, their policies are clearly understood and available to the public.