HC Deb 07 March 1979 vol 963 c700W
Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Prime Minister if he or any Minister authorised the publication of the Wass memorandum concerning Government aid to industry; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

No. An inquiry has already been set up into the circumstances in which this document was made available for publication.

Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Prime Minister if he will set up an inquiry into the publication in the press of the Wass memorandum concerning Government aid to industry; and if he will instruct those conducting the inquiry to invite the editor of The Guardian and The Guardian journalist, Jane McLoughlin, to give evidence.

The Prime Minister

An inquiry has been set up under the direction of an independent investigator who will be free to pursue his inquiries wherever he thinks it useful.

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