§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which hon.812W Members were given (a) notice of and (b) briefing on the content of Lord Haskins report prior to 12.30 pm on 18 October. [9951]
§ Margaret Beckett[holding answer 24 October 2001]: I am not aware that any hon. Members were given advance notice of and briefing on the content of Lord Haskins report prior to 12.30 pm on 18 October. My noble Friend launched his report at 10.30 am on that day.