Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 1997. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much has been spent to date by the Metropolitan Police on their investigation into the alleged perjury by Mr Jonathan Aitken. - No figs given.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been spent to date by the Metropolitan police on their investigation into the alleged perjury by Mr. Jonathan Aitken. [15193] Mr. Michael: The Commissioner informs me that approximately 35 man days have been expanded so far. The nature of the inquiry has meant that it has not been possible to cost the police time accurately. The Commissioner also tells me that the investigation is continuing and is being pursued as expeditiously as possible.

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