HC Deb 13 December 1982 vol 34 cc27-8W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why three files, Nos. 4130 of 1949–52 and 4143 and 4150 of 1952 in relation to the marriage of Seretse Khama have not been made accessible after the end of 30 years.

Mr. Onslow

These records have been withheld from public inspection for reasons approved by the Lord Chancellor, which are to be found in paragraphs 26 and 27 of the White Paper "Modern Public Records" (Cmnd. 8531).

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