Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 February 2005. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the outcome was of the investigation undertaken by the Southern Education and Library Board against an officer accused of receiving bribes regarding school contract tenders; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the outcome was of the investigation undertaken by the Southern Education and Library Board against an officer accused of receiving bribes regarding school contract tenders; and if he will make a statement. [214818] Mr. Gardiner: The Southern Education and Library Board completed an internal investigation into the allegations made against a board officer, in accordance with the formal procedure for dealing with disciplinary matters involving board officers. The investigation revealed that while a board officer had behaved inappropriately, board tendering procedures had not been compromised, nor had the board suffered a loss as a result of the officer's actions. Disciplinary action was taken against the officer for inappropriate behaviour. The Department of Education, Northern Ireland Audit Office, and the PSNI were informed of the allegation, investigation, and outcome. The PSNI decided to take no action in the case. I am satisfied that the board has handled this issue in an appropriate manner.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 430 c1755W; 214818
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Corruption Southern Education and Library Board
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk