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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his policy that the archive files found to be contaminated with asbestos will be rendered safe and made eligible for release in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. - Yes. (Holding answer 1 November 2004).
Answer

Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is his policy that the archive files found to be contaminated with asbestos will be rendered safe and made eligible for release in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. [194547] Mr. Caplin :[holding answer 1 November 2004]: Yes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194547; 426 c214W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Asbestos Archives Contamination Ministry of Defence Departmental records
Link
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