§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister if he will make it his policy that there be an annual debate on the annual report presented to him by the Intelligence and Security Committee. [46712]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 June 1998]:As my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House made clear on 4 June 1998, Official Report, column 507, in her reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Sunderland, South (Mr. Mullin) the Government intend to hold a regular debate on the intelligence and security services. The arrangements for any debate will be a matter for discussion and agreement through the usual channels and with the Intelligence and Security Committee.