(13 years, 7 months ago)
Commons Chamber
Mr Letwin
First, if the hon. Gentleman recalls his time as the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the previous Prime Minister, he will be aware that he was serving a past master at giving foretastes of Budgets. Secondly, I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman feels he knows what is or is not a leak, as he has not seen the Budget yet, and nor has the House.
2. What recent discussions he has had with permanent secretaries on Government outsourcing of policy advice.