HC Deb 24 July 2002 vol 389 c1371W
Mr. Tyrie

To ask the Prime Minister what the(a) dates, (b) locations and (c) sources of attributable (i) articles, interviews or contributions for the media, books or other journals and (ii) speeches or presentations made in the public domain, by his Chief of Staff, Director of Communications or other members of his office since March 2001; who in the Department authorised the activity; and on what date this activity was recorded with the Departmental Head of Information. [72678]

The Prime Minister

All special advisers' contacts with the media, and speeches and presentations made by them are conducted in accordance with the requirements of theCode of Conduct for Special Advisers. All civil servants, including special advisers, are expected to keep departmental heads of information informed of contacts with the media. Details of such contacts are for internal purposes only.

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