Michael Ashcroft

Mr. Gordon Prentice
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects the appeal procedure in respect of the Freedom of Information request from the hon. Member for Pendle in relation to the undertaking given by Michael Ashcroft prior to his elevation to the peerage will be concluded; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Watson
The appeal procedure has now been completed and a response sent to the hon. Member.