HC Deb 02 February 1988 vol 126 cc850-1
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to her answer of 3 December 1987, Official Report, column 1100, what representations she has received seeking an amendment of the Public Record Acts so as to facilitate the early release of non-classified material relating to the Westland affair.

The Prime Minister

None, so far as I am aware.

Mr. Dalyell

Who brings the greater dishonour on Parliament? A Back-Bench Member who resorts to unparliamentary language, or a Head of Government who misuses a Law Officer's letter and then displays a shameless lack of candour about what she has done?

The Prime Minister

I totally reject what the hon. Gentleman has said. The many, many statements and speeches that I made on the subject were checked meticulously with the records.

Mr. David Shaw

Would my right hon. Friend agree that the ferry workers of Dover should not be—

Mr. Speaker

Order.

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