HC Deb 25 November 1997 vol 301 c532W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is her policy in respect of the faxing of press releases on the day of release to Opposition party spokesmen; what changes have been introduced since 1 May; and if she will make a statement. [16303]

Mr. Field

Press releases are delivered by hand to Opposition party spokesmen on the day of release, normally within one hour. None are faxed.

This practice has been in place since 1 May.