Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence Police.

Ministry of Defence;Ministry of Defence Police

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what factors have delayed the investigation by the Ministry of Defence Police into allegations pertaining to alleged fraud at the Army Base Nepain Organisation at Stirling, over the period 15th December 1997 to June 1998. - Inc text of letter from WEE Boreham of the Ministry of Defence Police Agency.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what factors have delayed the investigation by the Ministry of Defence Police into allegations pertaining to alleged fraud at the Army Base Repair Organisation at Stirling, over the period 15 December 1997 to June 1998. [44416] Dr. Reid: This is a matter for the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP). I have asked the Chief Constable to write to my hon. Friend. Letter from W. E. E. Boreham to Mr. Tam Dalyell, dated 15 June 1998: I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the Ministry of Defence Police investigation at Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO) Stirling, as this falls into my area of responsibility as Chief Constable/Chief Executive of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Agency. The Ministry of Defence Police are investigation allegations of irregularities at ABRO Stirling. I have reviewed the investigation and consider that it is being expeditiously pursued given its nature and complexity.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 314 c2W; 44416
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Criminal investigation Fraud Ministry of Defence Police Army Base Repair Organisation Stirling