HC Deb 05 August 1976 vol 916 c902W
Mr. Watkinson

asked the Prime Minister if he will list the statutory provisions under which a person may be charged for leaking Cabinet documents other than that of the Official Secrets Act.

The Prime Minister

The Official Secrets Acts are the principal statutory provision in this field. Depending upon the circumstances of the leak, other statutory provisions such as the Prevention of Corruption Acts or the Theft Act may become relevant.