Cameron sidestepped the question, but responded by making a point about the timing of the inquiry (see above).
The Liberal opposition has offered bipartisan support but criticised the timing of the inquiry after the government last week confirmed plans to close several hospital emergency departments.
The review board, which was established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, announced the beginning of its investigation on Friday, saying it would be questioning cardinals, archbishops and bishops and suggesting that the timing of its inquiry had been motivated by the events in Boston last week.
Tuesday's lawsuit contends that the investigators have a "predisposition to make findings against Governor Palin" and are manipulating the timing of the inquiry "so as to affect the outcome of elections" by not agreeing to release the report after Nov. 4.
Labour said the timing of the inquiry announced yesterday by the energy regulator, Ofgem, would broadly dovetail with its own price freeze, and provide a Labour government with the detailed advice it needs to break up the big six energy firms, end vertical integration of the industry and also strengthen the future powers of the regulators.
Based on the timing of the inquiry and the people subpoenaed, most politicians here say they believe the investigation is focused, at least in part, on whether Ms. Dixon, in her former position as City Council president, played a role in approving contracts that benefited her sister's employer.
"Factors beyond the committee's control, including witness availability, compliance with documents requests, the granting of security clearances and accreditations -- all of which are controlled by the Executive branch -- could continue to impact the timing of the inquiry's conclusion," Ware said.
The responses may also have been affected by the timing of the inquiry (immediately after the examination); hence student stress and fatigue should be taken into consideration.
The spokesman said the government had taken "legal advice" on the timing of the committee's inquiry, which would form the basis of the motion to be considered by the Commons on Monday.
The other valid line of inquiry concerns the timing of the poll.
They and others have broadened Richardson's scope of inquiry to include the timing of attacks, as well as the severity.
