Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 April 2001. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Friday, 27 April 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he will release to the Public Record Office the (a) cryptographic memorandum No. 101 JNA 10 Naval Attache Code and Additive Cypher and (b) cryptographic memorandum No. 119 of June 1946, The JN 11 Cyphers. - (Holding answer 26 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. Don Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he will release to the Public Record Office the (a) cryptographic memorandum No. 101 JNA 10 Naval Attache Code and Additive Cypher and (b) cryptographic memorandum No. 119 of June 1946, The JN 11 Cyphers. [158992] Mr. Robin Cook: [holding answer 26 April 2001]: These memoranda underwent sensitivity reviews in 1999 and, on the basis of those reviews, will continue to be withheld for the foreseeable future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c422W; 158992
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Disclosure of information Germany Public records World War II Public Record Office Military intelligence
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