Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Monday, 13 February 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.
East German Ministry for State Security: Informers
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to publish the names of all those in the UK who were listed as agents or informers of the former German Democratic Republic Ministry of State Security (Stasi).
- Answer
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It is a longstanding principle that the Government will neither confirm nor deny allegations, assertions or speculation about UK intelligence agencies’ operations. Confirming or denying sensitive details about their work could reveal methods and techniques, undermining their ability to keep the country safe.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL5229
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Informers East German Ministry for State Security
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- 2023-02-13 16:09:47 +0000
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