HC Deb 14 January 2002 vol 378 c86W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Prime Minister (1) if he will publish the conclusions drawn by Lord Birt on the NHS and on transport; [25976]

(2) if he will ensure that all reports to and conference discussions held by the Forward Strategy Unit are published. [25974]

The Prime Minister

It is not our policy to publish Forward Strategy Unit reports which will provide me and other Cabinet Ministers with long-term internal strategic analysis and policy thinking. Internal policy advice to Ministers remains confidential.