HC Deb 22 July 1987 vol 120 c224W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Attorney-General whether he intends to bring an action for criminal contempt against the Sunday Telegraph, for publishing material on 19 July taken from the book, "Spycatcher" by Mr. Peter Wright; and if he will make a statement.

The Attorney-General

The matter is under consideration.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Attorney-General whether he intends to bring an action for criminal contempt against The Observer, for publishing material on 19 July in an article by David Leigh, the contents of which were drawn from the book, "Spycatcher" by Peter Wright; and if he will make a statement.

The Attorney-General

The matter is under consideration.