Should we keep our secrets?

Article Abstract:

The UK Lord Chancellor's Advisory Council on Public Records is investigating the working of the '30-year Rule,' under which government records can be inspected by ordinary people at the Public Record Office after 30 years. The council must also assess whether changes should be made to the criteria used by the Security Service to decide whether files which would otherwise be destroyed should be retained for reasons of historical importance. It will have to evaluate the Security Service's reasons for non-disclosure, and will have to decide what retention and disclosure policy is appropriate for files on ordinary Britons.

Public records, Access control, Records and correspondence, United Kingdom. Security Service

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Farmers should look to customers rather than politicians

Article Abstract:

Beef farmers in the UK have for many years enjoyed a privileged position. They have come to take it for granted that it is their right to have their income supplemented by the government, and seem to pay little attention to the demands of customers. In contrast, other industries, such as coal mining, have received almost no government assistance at all. This situation may now be starting to change, especially with the continued decline in demand for beef. It would be regrettable if beef farming were to disappear as a separate occupation in the UK, but this should perhaps been seen as a natural development.

Animal Slaughtering and Processing, Meat Products, Beef, United Kingdom, Beef industry

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Mr Biggs may be a working-class hero, but he should be left to rot in Brazil

Article Abstract:

The decision by Ronnie Biggs, who was involved in the Great Train Robbery, to return to the UK from exile in Brazil is discussed. It is argued that he is counting on being received compassionately in the UK, thus avoiding being imprisoned.

Behavior, Criminals, Biggs, Ronnie

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