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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 1997. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he plans to apply for the lifting of the injunction presently in force against the Mail on Sunday. - Inc ref to 300 c215-6W.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he plans to apply for the lifting of the injunction presently in force against The Mail on Sunday. [14696] Mr. Straw: No. The injunction remains necessary in order to prevent the publication of any further material which could damage national security. I would also refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Bury, South (Mr. Lewis), Official Report, column 215.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14696; 300 c418-9W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Injunctions The Mail on Sunday