HC Deb 22 February 2000 vol 344 c853W
Mrs. Browning

To ask the Prime Minister (1) when(a) his officials and (b) staff at 10 Downing Street were first informed that the matter of Transfer Technology grants was being referred to the West Midlands Police; [111628]

(2) when he was first informed that the matter of Transfer Technology grants was being referred to the West Midlands Police. [111626]

The Prime Minister

In accordance with normal procedure, the No. 10 Press Office was informed on Thursday 3 February after my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry had made his decision.

I was informed after the Secretary of State had made his announcement.