§ Dr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to his answer of 8 December 1999,Official Report, column 537W, what restrictions were placed on contractors carrying out research projects funded by his Department in 1999 in respect of them discussing their findings with journalists (a) before and (b) after publication. [108204]
§ Mr. Chris SmithAll research contracts contain standard terms and conditions which place restrictions on contractors requiring permission from the Department before any discussions of their findings with journalists, either before or after publication.