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Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 September 2019. It was answered by Earl of Courtown (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Brexit

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether private email accounts, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal or other encrypted services or email accounts have been used by special advisers, ministers or senior civil servants to discuss Government policy on prorogation, dissolution or a no-deal Brexit.

Answer

Government information must be handled in accordance with the requirements of the law, including the Official Secrets Act, Freedom Of Information Act, Data Protection Act and Public Records Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17627
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Dissolution Email Ministers Special advisers Senior civil servants Prorogation Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk