HL Deb 08 May 2001 vol 625 cc165-6WA
Baroness Thornton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What guidance is issued to government departments on the conduct of government business once an election is announced. [HL2106]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The Prime Minister wrote today to ministerial colleagues about government business during the election. Guidance for civil servants covering their conduct was also issued to departments, and specific guidance has been issued to special advisers. Copies of all three documents have been placed in the Libraries of the House, as well as guidance on the use of the Knowledge Network system.