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Written question asked by Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 March 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Monday, 30 March 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Subversion: Russia

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Intelligence and Security Committee about the publication of the report on the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum; and in particular, when that report may be published.

Answer

In line with his responsibilities in the Justice and Security Act 2013, the Prime Minister carefully considered and approved the report, and is content that its publication would not prejudice the functions of those bodies that safeguard our national security.

We acknowledge the public’s interest in the publication of the report, however the report itself is the property of the independent ISC, as such it is not for the Government to publish ISC reports; it is for the ISC to lay them before Parliament. Once a new Committee has been established, it will be up to them to choose when they wish to publish it. The process to establish a new Committee has already begun.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2689
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Intelligence and Security Committee Referendums UK membership of EU Russia Subversion
Link
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