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Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Monday, 15 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whom he consulted before seeking an injunction against the Sunday Times and others preventing publication of information obtained from the person known as Martin Ingram.
Answer

Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whom he consulted before seeking an injunction against The Sunday Times and others preventing publication of information obtained from the person known as Martin Ingram. [122758] Mr. Spellar: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence obtained advice on this matter from a number of sources within Government. The Secretary to the independent Defence Press and Broadcasting Advisory Committee was also consulted.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122758; 350 c462W;350 c464W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disclosure of information Injunctions Newspaper press The Sunday Times
Link
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