Institute for Statecraft: Integrity Initiative
Debate between Alan Duncan and Hugh Gaffney(6 years ago)
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Hugh Gaffney (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)
Will the Minister now make it clear when he knew, how long the institute was hacked and what he has done about it?
Sir Alan Duncan
I have sort of answered all those questions already this morning. I first knew about this when there was a report in the Sunday papers. I answered a question sprung on me on the “Today” programme at 7 o’clock yesterday, after which I sought all the facts, which have equipped me truthfully to answer this urgent question today.