Written question asked by Brian Wilson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 1991. It was answered by Lord Mayhew of Twysden (Conservative) on Monday, 1 July 1991 on behalf of the Attorney General.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What guidelines cover the circumstances in which official files held by departments may be destroyed; and what changes have taken place in these guidelines in the last 20 years. - Inc fact that framework within which records of Govt Depts are selected for permanent preservation is that recommended in report of Grigg committee in 1954 (Cmd.9163).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

194 c1W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Codes of practice Censorship Official secrets Public records Departmental records Secrecy