§ Mr. RookerTo ask the Attorney-General if he will list those topics on which it is not his practice to answer parliamentary questions; and if he will list any recent changes in the practice of his Department.
§ The Attorney-GeneralIt is not possible to provide a definite and exhaustive list of questions which I might exceptionally decline to answer on grounds other than cost. Each question will continue to be answered on its merits, but examples which would fall into this category would be questions about:
- (i) The propriety of decisions given in individual cases by courts of law, administrative tribunals and similar bodies;
- (ii) Details of investigations by or on behalf of the Departments for which I am responsible in connection with prosecutions or civil actions and confidential information relating to such proceedings or possible proceedings; and
- (iii) Legal advice given to or by the Law Officers.