HC Deb 15 September 2003 vol 410 c522W
Norman Baker

To ask the Prime Minister under what circumstances the security services provide advice to him on ministerial(a) appointments and (b) conduct. [129256]

The Prime Minister

Advice provided by the security services in relation to ministerial appointments and conduct is exempt from disclosure under exemptions 1(a), 2 and 8(a) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.