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Written question asked by Robert McCartney (United Kingdom Unionist), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Mayhew of Twysden (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
If he will list the powers of the inquiry set up to investigate the improper copying of restricted Department of Agriculture personnel documents to the media; and if civil servants will be obliged to answer questions about the matter. - Will write.
Answer

Mr. Robert McCartney: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the powers of the inquiry set up to investigate the improper copying of restricted Department of Agriculture personnel documents to the media; and if civil servants will be obliged to answer questions about the matter. [21795] Sir Patrick Mayhew: I will write to the hon. and learned Gentleman.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21795; 292 c932W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Civil servants Inquiries Personal records Staff Reprography Department of Agriculture (Northern Ireland Office)