HC Deb 28 March 1979 vol 965 cc173-4W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether, in view of the Government's declared policy of more open government and decision to publish background papers, he will, before 5 April, publish all papers and documents connected with the question of freedom of information which may be readily available for publication.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

My hon. Friend will recall that as a first step towards considering more open government, the Government promised a study of overseas practice—reform of section 2 of the Official Secrets Act 1911, Cmnd. 7285. This study has been completed and the results and relevant background papers will be published shortly.