HC Deb 22 October 1984 vol 65 c485W
Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment 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. Patrick Jenkin

None.

Mr. Gerald Howarth

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

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

My Department is seeking to improve the arrangements for protecting the confidentiality of classified information.