§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to allow someone charged under the provisions of the Official Secrets Acts to advance a defence based upon overriding public interest; and if he will make a statement. [96071]
§ Mr. StrawThe Government believe that the Official Secrets Act 1989 provides a sound basis for protecting sensitive official information. We have no current plans to replace or amend it.