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Public Records: Disclosure of Information

Asked by Peter LambLabourDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 16 July 2025UIN 66080

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the reasons for which the National Archives has amended its policies on the disclosure of public records.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The National Archives has not amended its policies regarding either the disclosure or reclosure of public records.

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