Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 June 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: Pursuant to his Answer in the Scottish Grand Committee in Dunfermline on 20th May, if the Crown Office will ask Professor Brian Caddy to include in his report, an assessment of the work of Dr Fereday and Dr Hayes at RARDE in relation to Lockerbie.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his answer in the Scottish Grand Committee in Dunfermline on 20 May, if the Crown Office will ask Professor Brian Caddy to include in his report, an assessment of the work of Dr. Fereday and Dr. Hayes at Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment in relation to Lockerbie.[31882] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: No. The review being conducted by Professor Brian Caddy is directed towards determining in which cases contamination might have occurred and to make recommendations for further action in order that a recurrence might be avoided. The terms of Professor Caddy's review did not invite him to undertake a general scrutiny of the work of any employees, or former employees, engaged in work at the forensic explosives laboratory in relation to any particular case or cases.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31882; 279 c102W;279 c100W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Bombings Forensic science Explosives Lockerbie Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment