§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo 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 ClarkeThe 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.