§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Prime Minister in what form records are kept of persons visiting 10 Downing Street for meetings(a) with him and (b) with officials; and for how long such records have been maintained. [116924]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 3 April 2000]: There is no requirement for this information to be kept. Since February 1998 a visitor notification system has been kept for operational purposes of persons visiting 10 Downing Street. I have continued the practice of previous Prime Ministers of keeping an official diary which includes the names of my visitors. This is deposited in due course in the Public Record Office.