§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Prime Minister whether witnesses called to appear before the committee of inquiry into British civil aviation are bound by the Official Secrets Act?
§ The Prime MinisterThe Official Secrets Acts are binding at all times and in all places, but they do not prohibit any disclosure which is duly authorised. 1617W It is the desire of the Government that the committee should have all possible assistance in their investigation, and any official witnesses who may be called to appear before the committee of inquiry will be authorised to disclose to the committee such relevant facts and documents as the committee may require.