Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 October 1997. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if it is his policy that Mr Shayler will be arrested if he returns to the United Kingdom.

Answer: Mr. Winnick: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is his policy that Mr. Shayler will be arrested if he returns to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [13527] Mr. Straw: This is not a matter for me but for the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. I understand from the commissioner that the Metropolitan police would like to interview Mr. Shayler in connection with a possible offence under section 1 of the Official Secrets Act 1989.

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