HC Deb 08 November 1982 vol 31 c57W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister why the Government have withdrawn their usual facilities for the press, in the matter of embargoed Government reports; and whether she will restore the facilities before the end of 1982.

The Prime Minister

My chief press secretary has written to a number of media organisations following the breach of the embargo on the Falklands honours and gallantry awards. The arrangements for the confidential release of Government documents to the media will be reviewed in the light of their replies, and in the light of the Press Council's comments on the breach of the embargo. In the meantime a shorter embargo system is in operation.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister what advice was given to the National Environmental Research Council not to help the press in the matter of embargoed Government reports.

The Prime Minister

The National Environmental Research Council has been advised that a shorter embargo system is being operated by the Government after the breach of the Falklands honours embargo.