Reuters accepts that information improperly obtained should not have been published and have apologised for doing so. For its part, the Treasury views this incident extremely seriously and is rigorously examining all its procedures to ensure that any repetition is avoided. The Treasury's Permanent Secretary has emphasised this point in discussions and correspondence with the National Statistician.
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Statement By UK's HM Treasury Regarding The Release Of Information
Date 05/11/2003