Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence Police.

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Question: What investigations are taking place into the producer of the Dispatches programme on the export of torture equipment by his Department's police; and how much the investigation has cost so far. - Text of letter from A Clwyd of Ministry of Defence Police Agency; inc fig.

Answer: Mrs. Clwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what investigations are taking place into the producer of the "Dispatches" programme on the export of torture equipment by his Department's police; and how much the investigation has cost so far.[24952] Mr. Soames: This is a matter for the chief constable/chief executive of the Ministry of Defence Police. I have asked the chief constable/executive to write to the hon. Member. Letter from Walter Boreham to Mrs. Anne Clwyd, dated 16 April 1996: I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the Despatches programme, as this falls into my area of responsibility as Chief Constable/Chief Executive of the Ministry of Defence Police Agency. My officers have conducted an investigation regarding the Despatches programme screened on 11 January 1995, and have submitted a report to the Crown Prosecution Service. I am awaiting their advice. I estimate the cost of the investigation to be £3,600.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24952; 275 c461-2W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Criminal investigation Broadcasting programmes Exports Ministry of Defence Police Television Torture Dispatches
Contains statistics: Yes