Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will comment on the progress of the investigations by (a) the police and (b) the Scottish Charities Office into the affairs of the Algrade Trust and the application of public and other funds by that trust.

Answer: Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress of the investigations by (a) the police and (b) the Scottish Charities Office into the affairs of the Algrade trust and the application of public and other funds by that trust. [2135] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The police inquiries are continuing. The case against Robert Herriott has been reported by the procurator fiscal and is being considered by Crown counsel. The accounts of the Algrade trust have been completed by the accountants. Some further minor inquiries require to be done by the investigators at the Crown office, after which a decision will be made on whether any action is appropriate under the supervision of charities legislation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2135; 284 c469W;284 c468-9W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Criminal investigation Police Trusts Algrade Trust Scottish Charities Office