HC Deb 11 February 1971 vol 811 cc225-6W
45. Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the light of the observation of Mr. Justice Caulfield in Regina v. Cairns and Others, he will initiate a review of the provisions and operation of the Official Secrets Act.

Mr. Maudling

I would refer my right hon. and learned Friend to the reply given to Questions by the hon. Member for Pontypool (Mr. Abse) and others on 9th February.—{Vol. 810, cols. 134–5.]