§ Mrs. BrowningTo 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 MinisterIn 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.