§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many leak inquiries in Government Departments there have been since 1990; what is the estimated cost of these inquiries; and how many individuals have been reprimanded or prosecuted as a result of these inquiries. [34253]
§ Mr. FreemanIt is not the practice of the Government to give information on such matters.
§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, pursuant to his answer of 28 June,Official Report, column 713, what considerations led to his refusal to supply the requested information in relation to Government leak inquiries; and if he will make a statement. [34352]
§ Mr. FreemanIt has not been the practice of the Government to disclose the details of leak inquiries.