HC Deb 19 July 1994 vol 247 c126W
Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster under what provision of the code of open government it has been decided to keep secret those parts of the permanent secretaries' handbook not related to national security.

Mr. Waldegrave

[holding answer 18 July 1994]: In addition to exemption 1 of the code of practice—defence, security and international relations—exemptions 2— internal discussion and advice—7—effective management of the public service—and 8—public employment, public appointments and honours—would be relevant to the handbook's contents.

Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when the last amendments were made to the permanent secretaries' handbook.

Mr. Waldegrave

The handbook is revised as new material becomes available.

Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the headings of all those sections in the permanent secretaries' handbook which do not relate to national security.

Mr. Waldegrave

I have nothing to add to my reply of 9 March,Official Report, column 256.