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Written question asked by Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Wednesday, 4 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2020 (named day). It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Monday, 6 April 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


Bombings: Guildford

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason her Department has reclassified more than 600 files relating to the 1974 Provisional IRA Guildford pub bombings resulting in some files remaining closed for an additional 84 to 100 years.

Answer

These files have not been reclassified. The files were held as a single collection with a closed status at The National Archives and a review date of 2019.

Following review of the files, it was decided that it was necessary to apply to extend the closure periods. The Freedom of Information Act exemptions engaged can be found by searching individual records at: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C3043


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25212
Session
2019-21
Related items
Home Office: Written Questions
Monday, 6 April 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Bombings Terrorism Guildford
Link
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