§ Sir Thomas ArnoldTo ask the Attorney-General, pursuant to his answer of 13 January,Official Report, column 640, if he will list the leading authorities concerning the duty of a Minister to sign a public interest immunity certificate.
§ The Attorney-GeneralI refer the hon. Member to the following publications for a consideration of the leading authorities: The "Supreme Court Practice 1993" vol. 1. paragraph 24/5/15 at pages 451–453, and "Archbold Criminal Pleading Evidence and Practice 1993" vol. 1 chapter 12 paragraphs 12–22 to 12–33 at pages 1/1579 to 1/1587. Copies of these extracts have been placed in the Library.