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Lord McFall of Alcluith

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Lord Speaker’s Statement

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Monday 29th April 2024

(6 months, 4 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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My Lords, last week two people were charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act 1911. One of those individuals was a parliamentary passholder at the time of the alleged offences. This matter is now sub judice and, under the terms of the House’s resolution on matters of sub judice, Members should not refer to it in the Chamber. I know that noble Lords will understand how important it is that we do say not anything in this place that might prejudice a criminal trial relating to a matter of national security.