UK Ambassador to USA: Leaked Emails Debate
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Bob Seely
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(5 years, 5 months ago)
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Sir Alan Duncan
I would rather like to echo everything the hon. Lady has said. I also heard him on the radio, and after throwing something at it, I switched it off. The Washington embassy is a remarkable institution. The number of people who go through it every year is enormous, yet the staff and the diplomatic team cope marvellously—with style, dignity and a warm welcome—and make everybody feel they have been paid proper attention to. I commend them for everything they do; long may it continue.
Mr Bob Seely (Isle of Wight) (Con)
Does the Minister agree that if the person leaking has signed a declaration on the Official Secrets Act, then the Act would appear to have been broken, and a breach of the law will have taken place? The police will have to be called, because the matter appears to be criminal.
Sir Alan Duncan
The inquiry will be thorough, and whatever the law says, it will be followed appropriately.