HC Deb 09 February 1939 vol 343 c1146W
Mr. Hall-Caine

asked the Attorney-General how many prosecutions have been made under Section 6 of the Official Secrets Act, 1920, in respect of refusal to give information relating to an offence or suspected offence; and what was the nature of such prosecutions?

The Attorney-General

There have been two prosecutions under Section 6 of the Official Secrets Act, 1920, in respect of refusal to give information. The first was in 1926. The offence or suspected offence related to certain Naval plans. The second was in 1937. The offence or suspected offence related to a police document.