He said there was absolutely no interference, but he wouldn't answer any particulars on that question. He declined to answer my question about who was reviewing the document after he told me it was going to be reviewed by somebody other than him. When I put it to him about whether there was political interference going on, he simply reiterated that the document would have to be reviewed.
So I suppose I can put it this way. He responded to the question, but he didn't answer it.