§ Mr. Tam DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 4 December,Official Report, column 57, in what circumstances he is able to release official files other than at the appropriate time under the procedures and criteria set down by the Public Records Office. [13032]
§ Sir George YoungMy Department may grant "privileged" access to official files earlier than their normal review date. The decision to give such access, and422W the conditions which are imposed with it, are at the discretion of the Department, in line with the criteria set down by the Public Records Office.