HC Deb 01 February 1994 vol 236 cc660-1W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Attorney-General how many employees were judged to be guilty of fraud in his Department in each year since 1989; and how many were dismissed.

The Attorney-General

The following numbers of employees were convicted of offences of fraud or dishonesty in the Departments for which I am responsible:

Number
1990 One
1991 Nil
1992 Nil
1993 One
11994 One
1 To date.

Two of these employees were dismissed and the third resigned while suspended from duty.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Attorney-General what is his Department's policy for dealing with employees found guilty of fraud.

The Attorney-General

Employees found guilty of fraud or dishonesty are liable to be dismissed under the relevant Department's disciplinary procedures.