§ Lord Simon of Glaisdaleasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether a leak occurred of the appointment of the new Poet Laureate after the death of Ted Hughes; if so, what investigation has been made into the leak; and with what result. [HL3375]
§ The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)The Prime Minister in reply to a written parliamentary question on 26 May 1999 (Official Report. Written Answer, cols. 193–194) provided information on the appointment of the new Poet Laureate.