HL Deb 19 January 2004 vol 657 c124WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they regard the method adopted by Lord Hutton's inquiry as making a significant contribution to the promotion of greater openness in government in publishing information about the workings of government. [HL607]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs (Lord Filkin)

Until such time as the inquiry by Lord Hutton has reported, the Government feel that it would be inappropriate to comment.