HC Deb 05 December 1969 vol 792 cc382-3W
Mr. More

asked the Attorney-General what proceedings he is proposing to take against an officer of the Department of Social Security, whose name has been sent to him, on the ground of his having made public official information gained by him in the course of his official employment.

The Attorney-General

Taking into account the information at present available to me about this matter, and in all the circumstances of the case, I do not propose to take criminal proceedings with regard to it.

Mr. More

asked the Attorney-General what proceedings he is proposing to take against The Spectator Limited on the ground of publishing official information concerning the Department of Social Security in contravention of the Official Secrets Acts.

The Attorney-General

Taking into account the information at present available to me about this matter, and in all the circumstances of the case, I do not propose to take criminal proceedings with regard to it.

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