HC Deb 04 March 1999 vol 326 c850W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the role of professional lobbyists in formulating policy in his Department. [74363]

Mr. Dewar

Any contacts with lobbyists by Ministers and civil servants in this Department are conducted in accordance with the "Ministerial Code" and "Guidance for Civil Servants: Contact with Lobbyists".