HC Deb 08 February 2000 vol 344 c125W
Dr. Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 6 December 2000,Official Report, column 370W, 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. [108200]

Mr. Paul Murphy

The standard contract for Research Services which is used by my Department provides that researchers shall obtain the approval of the Client before making any communication to the press or others on the Project, its contents, or the results.