§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Prime Minister what papers were passed during the past 10 years on the authority of(a) the Foreign Secretary, or (b) other Ministers, to Professor Christopher Andrew relating to Oleg Gordievsky, (i) in connection with his defection and (ii) in relation to other matters; and if he will make a statement. [94705]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 October 1999]: No such papers have been passed during this Government. I am not accountable for what happened under previous Governments.