§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the operation of his Department's sensitive documents unit; how many staff are employed in its operation; and approximately how many documents per annum come within its purview.
§ Mr. HanleyMOD records are reviewed for continuing sensitivity in accordance with the guidelines set out in the open government White Paper—Cm 2290.
There are 27 mostly part-time reviewers—equivalent to 15 full time—five of which—three full time—are employed on sensitivity review. Records reviewed are accounted for in linear footage. In the 12 months to 31 October 1993, some 340 linear feet of records were examined by the sensitivity reviewers.