HC Deb 18 November 2003 vol 413 c781W
Mr. Andrew Turner

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether the Minister for Children sought advice from departmental officials before writing to the Chairman of the BBC about child abuse in Islington; and if he will make a statement. [139027]

Mr. Charles Clarke

The Minister for Children sought no advice from any departmental official, but did discuss in general terms with the Department's Special Advisers the possibility of writing to the BBC.