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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Aberavon (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2014. It was answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 March 2014.

Iraq: Chilcot Inquiry

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the statement by the Prime Minister on 15 June 2009 (HC Deb, col 21–38) that the final report of the Chilcot Inquiry would be able to “disclose all but the most sensitive information—that is, all information except that which is essential to our national security”, whether the Inquiry continues to operate under those terms.[HL5503]

Answer

The terms under which the Chilcot Inquiry is operating are set out in the Protocol between the Inquiry and Her Majesty’s Government regarding documents and other written and electronic communication. They have not changed since the Inquiry’s inception in June 2009. A copy of the Protocol is available on the Inquiry’s website:

http://www.iraqinquiry.org.uk/background/protocols.aspx

Each request under the Freedom of Information Act is considered on its merits and handled accordingly. The reasons for the use of the veto on the disclosure of Cabinet minutes prior to the Iraq war are a matter of public record.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5503; 752 cc289-290WA
Session
2013-14
Related items
Iraq
Monday, 15 June 2009
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Iraq Committee of Inquiry
Link
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