§ Mr. McDonnellTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what steps he is taking to establish whether there is a freemasons' lodge in the Lord Chancellor's Department. [2999]
§ Mr. HoonI have not sought to establish if there is a freemasons' lodge in the Lord Chancellor's Department. The Home Affairs Committee recently held an inquiry into freemasonry in the criminal justice system. The Government will be responding to its report in due course.