Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2011. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2011 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Stationery Office: Security

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what discussions he has had with The Stationery Office on secure storage of Government documents prior to publication.

Answer: [holding answer 1 December 2011]: The Stationery Office is subject to the same security and confidentiality considerations as any other third party supplier to government. This includes complying with best practice standards for Information Assurance such as the British Standard BS27000 series. Where sensitive government information is concerned then more robust requirements may apply, as set out in the HMG Security Policy Framework, available from the Cabinet Office website at:"http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/resource-library/security-policy-framework"I have not held any meetings with The Stationery Office to discuss storage issues. The National Archives (TNA) manages the contract with The Stationery Office for the publication of legislation and statutory instruments, this includes appropriate security requirements.

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