Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 19 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the estimated cost to date of the police investigation into the alleged perjury of Mr Jonathan Aitken. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the estimated cost to date of the police investigation into the alleged perjury of Mr. Jonathan Aitken. [31081] Mr. Michael: The Commissioner informs me that approximately 61 officer days have been used so far. The nature of the inquiry has meant that it has not been possible to cost the police time more accurately. The Commissioner also tells me that the investigation is continuing and is being pursued as expeditiously as possible.

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