Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 February 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 2021. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Monday, 15 March 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Ministers: Email
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the practice of journalists offering ministers a "right of reply" to a story by email correspondence; whether such correspondence is considered to be confidential; and, if so, whether such confidentiality is in the public interest.
- Answer
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It is not for the government to comment on the journalistic practice of offering a right of reply, and the confidentiality of such correspondence.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL13679
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Email Ministers Right of reply Secrecy
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