HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 cc346-7W
Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Prime Minister on what date she was first made aware that a leak of official information from the Ministry of Defence had taken place during the summer of 1984; how this information was communicated to her; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Wareing

asked the Prime Minister on what date she first learned that there had been a leak of official information from the Ministry of Defence to the hon. Member for Linlithgow; and whether she expressed any view as to whether the culprit, if identified, should be prosecuted under the Official Secrets Act.

The Prime Minister

I have no recollection of the specific occasion, but it is possible that the Secretary of State for Defence reported to me orally on or shortly after 26 July.