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Mr. Dalyell
asked the Attorney-General if, pursuant to the answer of 18 February, Official Report, column 619, by the Solicitor-General for Scotland, he has any plans to seek to amend section 9 of the Official Secrets Act 1911 to provide for warrants under that section to be issued by sheriffs in Scotland.
The Solicitor-General
This would not fall within the Attorney-General's ministerial responsibility.