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National Security: China

Asked by Alex BurghartConservativeAttorney GeneralTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 90310

The question

To ask the Solicitor General, with reference to the Oral Statement of 15 September 2025 on Official Secrets Act, Official Report, col 1188-1189, whether the Law Officers have had discussions with representatives of the House of Commons on the potential me

Answered by Ellie Reeves

The Law Officers are aware of the possibility of a private prosecution, but have not engaged in discussions on its potential merits with any representative of the House of Commons.

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