HC Deb 21 July 1966 vol 732 cc134-5W
Mr. Luard

asked the Prime Minister when he will take the necessary steps to convert the existing 50-year rule for the opening of official papers to a 30-year rule.

The Prime Minister

Good progress has been made in inter-party discussion of this matter, but any change will require legislation and I cannot, as yet, forecast when it may be possible to introduce a Bill to the House.