Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 January 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Thursday, 14 January 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence Police.

Ministry of Defence;Ministry of Defence Police

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons the home of Mr Tony Geraghty has been searched by MoD Police and his computer files and other material seized. - Including text of letter from W.E.E. Boreham of Ministry of Defence Police.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reasons the home of Mr. Tony Geraghty has been searched by MoD Police and his computer files and other material seized. [65472] Mr. Doug Henderson: This is a matter for the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police Agency. I have asked the Chief Constable to write to my hon. Friend. Letter from W. E. E. Boreham to Mr. Tam Dalyell, dated 14 January 1999: I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the house search and property seized by the Ministry of Defence Police from Tony Geraghty, as this falls into my area of responsibility as Chief Constable/Chief Executive of the Ministry of Defence Police Agency. Computer files and research material were seized, under warrant, from the home address of Mr. Geraghty, as part of an investigation in connection with alleged offences against the Official Secrets Act. The property seized is currently under evaluation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 65472; 323 c269-70W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Criminal investigation Software Official secrets Personal property Ministry of Defence Police Geraghty, Tony