Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people (a) have voluntarily contacted the police, (b) the police have contacted and (c) have contacted designated support groups and their helplines in connection with the Wiltshire Constabulary inquiry into events at Porton Down.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people (a) have voluntarily contacted the police, (b) the police have contacted and (c) have contacted designated support groups and their helplines in connection with the Wiltshire Constabulary inquiry into events at Porton Down. [126792] Mr. Charles Clarke: I understand from the Wiltshire Constabulary that, although the information is not available in precisely the form requested, they are aware of around 700 people who have at one time or another expressed interest or concern in the events which gave rise to the inquiry, and that they have been in touch with about 300 people in connection with the inquiry.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126792; 352 c98W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disclosure of information Criminal investigation Advisory services Inquiries Witnesses Chemical Defence Establishment Wiltshire Police
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