§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, as stated on 25th October by the Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (H.L. Deb. col. 1108), it is their policy that the House of Lords should not debate matters of national security.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWe would not expect matters, the disclosure of which could adversely affect national security, to be debated in this House.