Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2004. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 4 November 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will set up an inquiry into the leaking of a confidential report from former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray, to The Financial Times.

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will set up an inquiry into the leaking of a confidential report from former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Craig Murray, to The Financial Times. [195938] Mr. Alexander: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office launched an investigation on 14 October into the leak of a confidential document to The Financial Times, in accordance with Cabinet Office guidelines.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 195938; 426 c409W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Disclosure of information Diplomatic service Inquiries Uzbekistan Financial Times Murray, Craig
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk