HC Deb 03 December 1986 vol 106 c679W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Prime Minister at what stage she first was aware of the intention to give undertakings to Messrs Sidgewick and Jackson not to bring action to prevent distribution of the book, "Their Trade is Treachery."

The Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply which I gave him on 28 November at column388.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Prime Minister whether she will prosecute Mr. Chapman Pincher under section 7 of the Official Secrets Act 1920 for inducing Mr. Peter Wright to break his duty of confidentiality on security matters to the Crown by being party to the offer of payments by Summerpage of moneys in respect of information to be included in his book, "Their Trade is Treachery."

The Prime Minister

Prosecutions are a matter for my Right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General.