Written question asked by Lord Callaghan of Cardiff (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Irvine of Lairg (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 1997.

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Irvine of Lairg, Lord

Question

To confirm that Section 5(1) of the Public Records Act 1958 as amended is still observed, and if so, whether the Lord Chancellor has received a request to publish certain documents relating to British policy overseas for the period 1968-1975, and on what date he prescribed the appropriate period.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

582 c15WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Disclosure of information Official secrets Public records