§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister if the phrase used by his official spokesman on 21 December 1998 concerning the intellect of the right hon. and learned Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Mr. Howard) was used with his authority. [65680]
§ The Prime MinisterMy Official Spokesman was questioning the argument that action against Saddam Hussein should be taken only if he were removed from power. It was, and is, my view that this argument is not valid.