§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what communications he has received, and on what date, from the right hon. Member for Hartlepool (Mr. Mandelson) in respect of the proposal to bring ships from the US Reserve Fleet to Teesside for disposal; and if he will make a statement. [133292]
§ Mr. McNulty[holding answer 20 October 2003]Correspondence between the Department and its correspondents is treated in confidence unless the originator chooses to make it public.