BSkyB (Hansard, 1 June 1998)

§ Mr. Maude
To ask the Prime Minister when Cabinet Office officials were consulted about the appointment of Mr. Timothy Allan to a position at BSkyB. [39892]

§ The Prime Minister
Before his contract was signed on 19 April.

§ Mr. Maude
To ask the Prime Minister when he was informed that his deputy press spokesman, Mr. Timothy Allan, was negotiating to become an employee of BSkyB. [39874]

§ The Prime Minister
I was aware that he was discussing employment with several companies for some weeks before his appointment with BSkyB was announced.

§ Mr. Maude
To ask the Prime Minister when he was informed that his deputy press spokesman, Mr. Timothy Allan, was to become an employee of BSkyB. [39875]

§ The Prime Minister
On 19 April.

§ Mr. Maude
To ask the Prime Minister if he provided a reference for Mr. Timothy Allan, his former deputy press spokesman, in connection with his securing a senior position at BSkyB. [39876]

§ The Prime Minister
No.