HC Deb 07 November 1986 vol 103 cc631-2W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Prime Minister (1) what discussions she or her Office had with the Australian Prime Minister Mr. Bob Hawke on matters relating to legal action in Australia on the Wright memoirs;

(2) whether she has discussed the proceedings or matters relating to the proceedings in the Wright memoirs case in the Australian courts with members of the Australian Government or Members of the Australian Parliament; and if she will make a statement;

(3) what advice she has given the Australian Government as to the way the Australian Government may wish to participate in the proceedings before the Supreme Court in New South Wales in the case of Her Majesty's Government's action against Heinemann Australia PTY Ltd. and Mr. Peter Wright for an order restraining the publication of Mr. Peter Wright's manuscripts.

The Prime Minister

Any such discussions, if they have occurred, would be confidential.

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