Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 May 2004. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Thursday, 13 May 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, which documents that relate to Anthony Blunt are withheld from public inspection in the Public Record Office, broken down by category; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs which documents that relate to Anthony Blunt are withheld from public inspection in the Public Record Office, broken down by category; and if he will make a statement. [170547] Mr. Leslie: An initial search of the electronic catalogue relating to public records kept by the National Archives does not reveal any records relating to Anthony Blunt which are not open to public inspection. However, since he remained a prominent public figure until his death in 1983, it is quite possible that some material relating to him held by Government Departments has yet to be transferred to the National Archives, in accordance with the 30-year rule and other provisions of the Public Records Acts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 170547; 421 c483W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Disclosure of information Documents Public records Espionage Blunt, Anthony
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk