Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 1997. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis is to complete his investigations into the alleged perjury of Mr Jonathan Aitken during his High Court action against the Guardian.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis is to complete his investigations into the alleged perjury of Mr. Jonathan Aitken during his High Court action against The Guardian; and if he will make a statement. [13768] Mr. Michael: This investigation is an operational matter for the Commissioner. The Commissioner informs me that the investigation is continuing and is being pursued as expeditiously as possible. At this time the Metropolitan Police does not have a date for the conclusion of the investigation. When the investigation is complete a report will be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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