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Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 February 1996. It was answered by Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 February 1996 on behalf of the Attorney General.


Attorney General

Question
What assessment he has made of Sir Richard Scott's conclusion in section G18.66 that his advice was without sound legal foundation; and what assessment AG has made of Sir Richard Scotts conclusion in section G18.54 that his views on Ministers legal duties to claim PII were based on a fundamental misconception of PII law.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
272 c741-2W;272 c721-2W; 16998;16997
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Arms trade Documents Iraq Immunity certificates Public interest Arms to Iraq Inquiry