HC Deb 20 October 1975 vol 898 cc14-5W
Mr. Blaker

asked the Prime Minister if he will publish in the Official Report the information about the eight burglaries which he intends to include in his evidence to the Royal Commission on the Press.

The Prime Minister

No. It is not my intention to publish my evidence piecemeal. As I explained in a letter to the hon. Member for Christchurch and Lymington (Mr. Adley), all the burglaries took place before my return to office in March 1974, and there is in consequence no Ministerial responsibility of this present administration.

Mr. Blaker

asked the Prime Minister if he will list the legal proceedings which must be completed before his evidence to the Royal Commission on the Press can be published.

The Prime Minister

The proceedings which must be completed are those writs for libel issued by me and members or former members of my staff in April 1974.