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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 Wednesday, 24 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he was consulted about the issue of an injunction against the Sunday Times and others preventing publication of information obtained from the person known as Martin Ingram. - (Holding answer 23 May 2000).
Answer

Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he was consulted about the issue of an injunction against The Sunday Times and others preventing publication of information obtained from the person known as Martin Ingram. [122759] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 23 May 2000]: My right hon. and noble Friend the previous Secretary of State for Defence was first consulted about this matter on 11 August 1999. The current Secretary of State was consulted on 24 November.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122759; 350 c565-6W;350 c567-8W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Disclosure of information Injunctions Newspaper press The Sunday Times
Link
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