HL Deb 19 March 1997 vol 579 c66WA
Lord Harris of Greenwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What instructions have been given by the Head of the Civil Service to the service about its professional relationship with Ministers until 1 May 1997.

Earl Howe

Guidance on the conduct of government business once an election is announced was issued to Departments on 17 March. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.