§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Prime Minister on what recent occasions he has stated that he had not started to consider the next round of ministerial changes; and if he will place transcripts of the relevant statements in the Library. [90750]
§ The Prime MinisterI was asked about this in an interview with the BBC R4 Today programme about Northern Ireland. I am placing a transcript of the relevant part in the Library.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Prime Minister when his official spokesman briefed lobby journalists about his colleagues' prospects in the next round of ministerial changes; and when he was authorised to do so. [90749]
§ The Prime MinisterHe has not done so.