HC Deb 03 June 1980 vol 985 cc646-7W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he intends to bring forward a Bill to replace the Protection of Official Information Bill which was withdrawn; if so, what its scope will be; and when he expects to introduce it.

Mr. Brittan

The Government still have this under consideration but my right hon. Friend has no present intention of bringing forward new legislation in this area.