§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Prime Minister what are the current instructions to Departments as to the need to 5W consult the Attorney-General when questions of public interest arise; and if there has been any change since the present Government took office.
§ The Prime MinisterAppropriate steps will continue to be taken to see that Departments are aware of the Attorney-General's responsibilities and functions.
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Prime Minister what is the practice of her Administration on the circumstances in which the Attorney-General's authority is not sought when Her Majesty's Government seek to prohibit the publication of a book where the public interest is involved.
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the right hon. and learned Gentleman to the reply given to him this afternoon by my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General.