226 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if the approval of the Attorney General was sought by his Department in regard to the subcontracting out to private firms of the drafting of legislation; the number of occasions on which such consent was given; if the Attorney General is satisfied with the drafting of legislation outside of his office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22685/04]

The question does not arise in so far as my Department is concerned.