Written question asked by Robert Marshall-Andrews (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 1999. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 1999 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, pursuant to his Answer of 26th February, 326 c479-80W, on Kent Magistrates' Court Committee, if he will set out the circumstances of the one potential incident; and if he will list (a) the official or officials involved, (b) the nature of the fraud or mismanagement and (c) what advice or recommendations have been made by his Department.

Answer: Mr. Marshall-Andrews: To ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department, pursuant to his answer of 26 February 1999, Official Report, columns 479-80, on Kent Magistrates' Court Committee, if he will set out the circumstances of the one potential incident; and if he will list (a) the official or officials involved, (b) the nature of the fraud or mismanagement and (c) what advice or recommendations have been made by his Department. [78309] Mr. Hoon: The potential incident report in respect of the Kent MCC has not yet been resolved. The Magistrates' Courts Committee and the Kent County Council are taking further legal advice. In the circumstances, it would not be appropriate to release details at this stage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78309; 328 c403-4W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Fraud Finance Kent Maladministration Payments Magistrates' courts committees