HC Deb 12 May 1989 vol 152 c552W
Mr. Wheeler

To ask the Prime Minister when publication of the official history of British intelligence in the second world war will be completed.

The Prime Minister

Volumes I, II and III of the official history of British intelligence in the second world war by Professor Sir Harry Hinsley and others have been published; part 2 of volume III was published in February 1988. Volume IV (security and counter-intelligence) by Sir Harry Hinsley and Mr. C. A. G. Simkins and Volume V (strategic deception) by Professor Sir Michael Howard are being prepared for publication towards the end of this year or early next year.