§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will review the operation of the D restriction as it applies to employees in Royal ordnance factories in view of the restriction it places on the everyday activities of such people.
§ Mr. William RodgersIn common with all other employees of the Ministry of Defence, employees at the Royal ordnance factories are required to sign a declaration that they are aware of the provisions of the Official Secrets Acts which make unauthorised disclosure of information acquired during the course of official duties an offence. I do not think that this places unnecessary restrictions on individuals' everyday activities, but if my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind and will let me know I will write to him.