HC Deb 05 December 1961 vol 650 c1137
Q6. Commander Kerans

asked the Prime Minister whether he will take steps to review the arrangements for the classification of official documents in Government Departments.

The Prime Minister

This is one aspect of our security procedures, all of which have recently been under review by the Radcliffe Committee.

Commander Kerans

Will not my right hon. Friend agree that there is a terrible tendency in most Government Departments to overgrade documents, and will he look into the matter and advise Departments to downgrade wherever possible, which would lead to fewer incidents than has been the case in the past?

The Prime Minister

I will consider this matter in connection with the Report.