HC Deb 22 October 1984 vol 65 c473W
Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many prosecutions relating to the unauthorised disclosure of classified information from his Department have been brought in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

None.

Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the arrangements within his Department for protecting the confidentiality of classified information.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

Yes, but the security arrangements within the Department are under constant review in order to maintain and improve the standards of protection.