§ Norman BakerTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list the complaints made by him and his staff against(a) individual journalists and (b) media outlets since July 2001. [104551]
§ The Prime MinisterWe do not keep records of this kind. The Government have a good working relationship with the media.
§ Norman BakerTo ask the Prime Minister if he will amend the Ministerial Code to prevent Ministers from attempting(a) to procure or prevent the appointment of any individual journalist to a position in the media and (b) to secure the promotion or dismissal of any individual journalist. [104550]
§ The Prime MinisterI have seen no evidence that any of the activities have occurred and therefore see no need to amend the code.