Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will set up a public inquiry into the events surrounding the death of Christopher Alder in police custody in 1998 and subsequent events; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set up a public inquiry into the events surrounding the death of Christopher Alder in police custody in 1998 and subsequent events; and if he will make a statement. [73306] Mr. John Denham: I would refer my hon. Friend to the letter dated 5 July that he received from my right hon. Friend, the Home Secretary (Mr. Blunkett). Until a decision about whether disciplinary proceedings are to be instigated has been taken and any disciplinary action which might emerge has been completed, it would not be appropriate to consider any request for a public inquiry.

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