OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT
WORK OF SELECT COMMITTEE THE RIGHTS OF PARLIAMENT (British Official Wireless) •'V RUGBY, July 1. In the debate in the House of Commons on the question of the applicability of the Official Secrets Act to members of the House in the discharge of their parliamentary duties, the Leader of the Opposition (Mr C. R, Attlee) said the supreme issue raised, on which the House would expect guidance from the Select Committee, was reconciliation of the exercise by the Government of the powers which it was essentia) it should possess for the efficient administration and safety, of the country, with the exercise by members of Parliament of the rights it was essential that they should possess for preserving the liberties of a free and democratic people. In days when liberty was challenged and derided in other countries they must be snecially diligent in preserving the rights of Parliament. The Select Committee, which comprises 14 members, will have power i•> send for persons, papers and records.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23542, 4 July 1938, Page 9
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