HC Deb 02 April 1985 vol 76 cc585-6W
Mr. Hoyle

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many certificates have been issued under section 10 of the Crown Proceedings Act each year since 1955, broken down according to whether issued under section 10(3)(a) or section 10(3)(b).

Mr. Lee

Records are not maintained in such a way as to enable the information requested to be provided.

Mr. Hoyle

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will seek to amend the Crown Proceedings Act, section 10, to ensure that immunity from liability applies only in the event of declaration of war or declaration of state of emergency.

Mr. Lee

It would be inappropriate to take any action, legislative or otherwise, with regard to the operation and effects of section 10 of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947 until the current review of that section is completed.