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Written question asked by Lord Fowler (Conservative) on Monday, 8 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 1999. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, at what time on 20th February he applied for an injunction against the Sunday Telegraph; and if he will make a statement. - Includes ref to 326 c21-34.
Answer

Sir Norman Fowler: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department at what time on 20 February he applied for an injunction against The Sunday Telegraph; and if he will make a statement. [75818] Mr. Straw: The application was made by telephone by Counsel acting on my behalf between 8pm and 8.15pm on the evening of Saturday 20 February. I made an oral statement to the House on 22 February 1999. Official Report, columns 21-34.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
327 c277W; 75818
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Disclosure of information Injunctions Newspaper press Stephen Lawrence Death Inquiry The Sunday Telegraph