House of Lords written question – answered at on 9 February 2004.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
When a member of the House of Lords requests a civil servant to forward his or her views to a Minister, whether there is an obligation on the civil servant to undertake such a task.
No. There is no such specific obligation on civil servants. However, civil servants are aware of the importance of briefing Ministers fully, taking into account the advice that they are offered.
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