HC Deb 24 May 2002 vol 386 c600W
Annabelle Ewing

To ask the Prime Minister (1) how many representations the Scottish Executive has made to his office since May 1999 broken down by(a) Scottish Executive department, (b) subject and (c) date the representation was made; [59505]

(2) how many times his Office has made representations to the Scottish Executive since May 1999 broken down by (a) the Scottish Executive department approached, (b) subject of the representation and (c) date the representation was made. [59506]

The Prime Minister

Information is not available in the form requested. Both formal and informal contacts take place regularly between Government departments, including the Scotland Office, and departments of the Scottish Executive. My Office and the Scottish Executive are in contact from time to time. In addition, I have meetings with the First Minister on a regular basis, both bilaterally and through the Joint Ministerial Committee, to discuss matters of mutual interest.