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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Thursday, 27 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 March 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Friday, 14 March 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on releasing information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to unpublished papers concerning the Scott Report and Mr Gerald James. - (Holding answer 13 March 2003).
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on releasing information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to unpublished papers concerning the Scott Report and Mr. Gerald James. [100713] Mr. Ingram :[holding answer 13 March 2003]: It is Ministry of Defence policy to comply with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 once it enters into force. Requests for personal data will continue to be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
401 c432W; 100713
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Disclosure of information Company investigations Arms trade Exports Documents Iraq Export controls Arms to Iraq Inquiry Astra Holdings
Link
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