HC Deb 22 October 1984 vol 65 cc430-1W
Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many prosecutions relating to the unauthorised disclosure of classified information from his Department have been brought in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Peter Walker

None.

Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied with the arrangements within his Department for protecting the confidentiality of classified information.

Mr. Peter Walker

I am aware of no weaknesses but arrangements for protecting classified information are kept under regular review.

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