§ 39. Mr. Canavanasked the Attorney-General what criteria are used in deciding whether to prosecute under section 2 of the Official Secrets Act.
§ 40. Mr. Dalyellasked the Attorney-General if he will list the criteria used for deciding whether to prosecute under section 2 of the Official Secrets Act.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI would refer the hon. Members to my oral answer today to question No. 37 by the hon. Member for Walsall, North (Mr. Winnick).
Divorce Petitions Filed and Decrees Nisi Granted 1979–1983 Petitions filed Decrees nisi granted Court 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Liverpool 3,929 4,209 4,203 4,206 4,107 — — 3,304 2,860 3,077 Birkenhead 1,099 1,157 1,179 1,193 1,156 — — 825 897 915 Southport 454 475 403 401 415 — — 353 396 342 St. Helens 757 674 601 696 735 — — 505 507 567 Total 6,239 6,515 6,386 6,496 6,413 — — 4,987 4,660 4,901