§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many requests by Lord Penrose's inquiry for the production of documents he has declined; and on what grounds they were denied; [78830]
(2) what steps have been taken to ensure that information in the possession of the Treasury of relevance to Lord Penrose's inquiry but not specifically requested by him is made available to him; what steps have been taken to identify such information; and how much such information has been supplied to the inquiry; [78826]
(3) what guidance he has given to his officials regarding their co-operation with the inquiry by Lord Penrose into Equitable Life; [78839]
(4) if he will list the requests for information from Lord Penrose's inquiry with which he has yet to comply; and when the request was made in each case; [78831]
295W (5) what request for papers and other sources of evidence and information the inquiry by Lord Penrose has made to Her Majesty's Treasury; on what date each request was received; and when each was complied with; [78827]
(6) what procedures are in place in his Department for responding to (a) correspondence and (b) requests for information from the Penrose Inquiry; and if he will publish these procedures; [78829]
(7) if he will list the documents and other evidence provided by Her Majesty's Treasury to the inquiry into Equitable Life by Lord Penrose. [78828]
§ Ruth KellyIt was made clear at the outset of the Inquiry that the Treasury would co-operate fully with Lord Penrose. We have done so and all relevant officials are aware of this requirement.
The Treasury has sought to provide all relevant information to the Inquiry, including information not specifically requested.
The Inquiry has made a wide range of requests for documents and information and Treasury officials have co-operated fully in identifying and supplying the requested documents where they have been in the possession of the Treasury. No record of individual requests has been maintained, nor have specific procedures been put in place for dealing with such requests. No requests for the production of documents have been declined and we are not aware of any outstanding requests for information with which we have not yet complied.