HC Deb 02 April 1998 vol 309 c672W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she is required to clear statements to the media, including the timing of such statements, through the office of the Press Secretary to the Prime Minister before their issue. [37392]

Mr. Field

This Department, like all other Departments, complies with the Ministerial Code published by the Cabinet Office last July entitled "A Code of Conduct and Guidance on Procedures for Ministers", a copy of which is in the Library. Paragraph 88 refers.