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Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Thursday, 21 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 January 1999. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 28 January 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will set up an inquiry to investigate whether the diaries of Roger Casement released by his Department during his trial were forgeries.
Answer

Mr. McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set up an inquiry to investigate whether the diaries of Roger Casement released by his Department during his trial were forgeries. [67866] Mr. Boateng: I have not received any formal requests to review the case of Roger Casement, and currently have no plans to set up any such inquiry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67866; 324 c366W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Disclosure of information Freedom of information Forgery Trials World War I Diaries Casement, Roger