HC Deb 12 November 1985 vol 86 cc99-100W
Q25. Mr. Beith

asked the Prime Minister whether she will institute an inquiry into the breaches of security at Government communications headquarters alleged by Mr. Jock Kane in extracts from his book published recently in the Washington Post.

The Prime Minister

Mr. Kane's allegations about security weaknesses have been aired previously in this country and in the United States. They were the subject of extremely thorough investigations by the security service and Sir James Waddell, a senior retired Home Office official. As I told the House on 20 May 1980, at column 248, and on 12 June 1980, at column 271, most of these allegations had no substance, but those which did require action had received it. There is nothing new in these latest reports, and I see no need for a further inquiry.

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