Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 May 2023. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 May 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
USA: Intelligence Services
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United States regarding the reported leak of intelligence material by a 21 year old reservist.
- Answer
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The Defence Secretary regularly speaks to the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. They spoke about this issue on 12 April and met again during the Defence Secretary's pre-planned visit to Washington on 17 April. The UK commends the swift action taken by US law enforcement to investigate and respond to the unauthorised disclosure of classified documents, including the arrest and charging of a suspect. The US remains the UK's most important ally and partner and the depth of the UK's relationship with the US remains an absolutely essential pillar of our security.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL7273
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Intelligence services USA
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- 2023-05-04 16:11:04 +0100
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