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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 21 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Injunctions

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of super-injunctions by the Government on the reputation of Government.

Answer

The Government has been deeply concerned about the lack of transparency to Parliament and to the public as a result of the super-injunction about the data protection breach from February 2022 relating to the Afghan relocations and assistance policy.

As the Secretary of State for Defence stated to the House on 15 July, the super-injunction was unprecedented. The Government looks forward to engaging with any forthcoming select committee inquiries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69514
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Government departments Injunctions
Link
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