HC Deb 23 July 1996 vol 282 c205W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Attorney-General when he expects to announce the outcome of the review into the operation of public interest immunity certificates; and if he will make a statement. [38225]

The Attorney-General

On 26 February, I announced that the Government were to seek the views of interested parties about the use of public interest immunity certificates. Although responses were invited by 1 May, a number of late responses were received, including some very recently. The views of those who have responded are currently being carefully considered. I expect to announce the outcome of the Government's consideration of this issue once Parliament has resumed after the summer recess.