HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 c4W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Attorney-General what the procedure is for inquiring into leaks of confidential Crown Prosecution Service papers. [79840]

The Attorney-General

Crown Prosecution Service security policy requires that all suspected leaks be reported to the Departmental Security Officer. Suspected leaks are then investigated by the CPS rapidly and thoroughly.

Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Attorney-General if he will investigate the leak of the internal Crown Prosecution Service report into the police investigation of electoral malpractice in east and north-east London; and if he will make a statement. [79839]

The Attorney-General

The Crown Prosecution Service is currently undertaking an inquiry into an alleged leak.

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