DEREK PASQUILL AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989

Early day motion 690, tabled 14 January 2008 by David Howarth (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 51 members.

That this House notes the collapse of the case against Derek Pasquill; believes that the law about official secrets should be based on preventing damage to the public interest rather than preventing embarrassment for the leading party; and calls for an enquiry into the case of Derek Pasquill and for a review of the Official Secrets Act 1989.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 38, Labour 10, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.