§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Prime Minister how many (i) meetings and (ii) telephone conversations he has had since 2 May with the Minister without Portfolio. [5415]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 June 1997]: Several.
§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Prime Minister what responsibility the Minister without Portfolio has for(a) the Government's policy on freedom of information and (b) its policy towards the media. [5422]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 June 1997]: My hon. Friend contributes to collective consideration of issues relating to freedom of information, and is responsible for assisting me and other ministerial colleagues in implementing and presenting government policy.
§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Prime Minister what responsibility he has given to the Minister without Portfolio for the Government Information Service. [5423]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 June 1997]: My hon. Friend and other ministerial colleagues work closely with members of the Government Information Service on the presentation of Government policy.
§ Mr. HawkinsTo ask the Prime Minister which ministerial committees are attended by the Minister without Portfolio. [5425]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 June 1997]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney (Mr. Rowlands) on 9 June, Official Report, columns 302–10.