HC Deb 30 July 1980 vol 989 cc698-9W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there have been under section 4 (2) of the Official Secrets Act 1920.

Mr. Whitelaw

I understand that records show no cases of a prosecution under section 4 (2) of the Official Secrets Act 1920 in the period 1956 to date. Corresponding records for earlier years are not available.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the operation of section 4 of the Official Secrets Act 1920.

Mr. Whitelaw

No.

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