Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with Leader of the House on the parliamentary timetable for legislative proposals to protect journalists from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation before the end of the Parliament.

The Government has announced its intention to legislate on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation when parliamentary time allows. We are engaging with all interested parties, including the Leader of the House, to find the best way forward to tackle this important issue via the most appropriate legislative vehicle and will announce the timetable in the usual way.