HC Deb 24 May 2002 vol 386 c677W
Mr. Weir

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) which hon. Members have been appointed as sponsors to his Department since 7 June 2001; and when each of them were appointed; [59964]

(2) what the duties are of hon. Members appointed as sponsors to his Department; and what assistance is given by officials in his Department to them in carrying out these duties. [59979]

Mr. Leslie

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed on 22 May,Official Report, column 337W.