§ Lord Cocks of Hartcliffeasked Her Majesty's Government:
In relation to the weekend at Chequers referred to in the Viscount Runciman of Doxford's diary (excerpts of which were printed in The Sunday Telegraph on 7 June 1998), which government Ministers were present that weekend; who, apart from government Ministers, was also present; and what were the reasons for inviting these people. [HL2258]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard)The Prime Minister of course meets many people in public and private meetings to discuss a wide range of subjects. As with previous administrations, it is not the practice of Her Majesty's Government to disclose details of discussions at private events.