§ Baroness Gould of Potternewtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to publish Sir Anthony Hammond's review into the circumstances surrounding the application for naturalisation by Mr S. P. Hinduja. [HL1145]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Jay of Paddington)The Prime Minister has published Sir Anthony Hammond's report today. The Prime Minister is most grateful to Sir Anthony Hammond for all his work.
Sir Anthony Hammond is satisfied that nothing improper has occurred in relation to the application for naturalisation by Mr S. P. Hinduja. Sir Anthony Hammond has found that Mr O'Brien, Mr Vaz and Mr Mandelson behaved entirely properly throughout.
Sir Anthony Hammond also recommends improvements to administrative practice, which the Government will implement in full.
Copies of the report have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses. Copies are available from the Printed Paper Office.