Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 July 2004.

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Bach, Lord

Question

Whether senior civil servants and senior military officers are given general guidance or training on how to judge whether to bring to the attention of Ministers politically sensitive documents or information which they receive from officials of foreign governments; and whether instructions have been given to the civil service and to military commands to ensure that Ministers are made aware of politically sensitive information which is received by officials or other employees of the Government. [HL 2770;HL 2772].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

663 c89WA; HL 2770;HL 2772

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Disclosure of information Armed forces Ministers Officers Training Senior civil servants