HC Deb 28 June 1966 vol 730 cc220-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the rule with regard to ambassadors writing in the Press articles and accounts of matters obtained during the course of their official appointments.

Mrs. White

Generally speaking, serving ambassadors are not allowed to write books or articles about matters connected with their official appointments. Retired ambassadors remain subject to the Official Secrets Acts and are expected to submit to the Foreign Office texts of such books and articles before publication.