Written question asked by Roger Moate (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 1996. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 June 1996 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: Statement on when the annual report of the Commissioner appointed under the Intelligence Services Act 1994 will be laid before the House.

Answer: Sir Roger Moate: To ask the Prime Minister when the annual report of the commissioner appointed under the Intelligence Services Act 1994 will be laid before the House; and if he will make a statement.[32005] The Prime Minister: A copy of Lord Justice Stuart-Smith's first annual report, for 1995, has been laid before the House today in accordance with section 8(6) of the Intelligence Services Act 1994. The confidential annex to the report has been excluded from that copy in accordance with section 8(7) of the 1994 Act. I am grateful to the Commissioner for his work in reviewing the issue of warrants and authorizations, and in providing assistance to the Tribunal as provided for in the Act. I note that he is satisfied that the Secretary of State has properly exercised his powers under the two sections of the 1994 Act.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 32005; 278 c539W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Annual reports Intelligence services National security Intelligence Services Commissioner