"The Times"

HC Deb 30 October 1987 vol 121 cc447-8W

Mr. Warren

asked the Attorney-General if he will prosecute The Times newspaper for publishing, on Friday 23 October, details of the Royal Navy nuclear deterrent base facilities in Scotland: and if he will make a statement.

The Attorney-General

No. I understand that the release of the material contained in the article inThe Times on 23 October was authorised.