Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Thursday, 26 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 December 1998. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 December 1998 on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister
- Question
- To ask the Prime Minister, who appointed David Shayler to the Security Services; and if he will comment on the procedure by which he was recruited.
- Answer
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Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Prime Minister who appointed David Shayler to the Security Services; and if he will make a statement on the procedure by which he was recruited. [61940] The Prime Minister: Mr. Shayler was recruited by the Security Service, using its normal selection and vetting procedures. These were similar to the procedures in use throughout the Civil Service at the time.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 321 c180W; 61940
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Intelligence services Recruitment MI5 Shayler, David
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