Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 July 1997. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: Pursuant to his Answer of 10th July, Official Report, column 522W, when he expects the police investigation into the alleged perjury of Jonathan Aitken in the discontinued libel action against the Guardian to be concluded.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 10 July, Official Report, column 522, when he expects the police investigation into the alleged perjury of Jonathan Aitken in the discontinued libel action against The Guardian to be concluded. [8736] Mr. Michael: The Commissioner informs me that the investigation is being pursued as expeditiously as possible. When the investigation is complete, a report will be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service. This investigation is an operational matter for the Commissioner.

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