Written question asked by Lord Corbett of Castle Vale (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 January 1989. It was answered by Lord Mayhew of Twysden (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 1989 on behalf of the Attorney General.

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Written question

Question

What consideration has been given to possible prosecution of Mr Richard Norton-Taylor of The Guardian & of its editor Mr Peter Preston arising from publication on 4 Jan 1989 of name & background of new head of Secret Intelligence Service - Sufficient

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

145 c11W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Disclosure of information Intelligence services Prosecutions The Guardian Preston, Peter Norton-Taylor, Richard