§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Lord President of the Council how many employees were judged to be guilty of fraud in his Department in each year since 1989; and how many were dismissed.
§ Mr. Newton[holding answer 1 February 1994]: None.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Lord President of the Council what is his Department's policy for dealing with employees found guilty of fraud.
§ Mr. Newton[holding answer 1 February 1994]: Employees suspected of fraud would be dealt with under disciplinary procedures and, where appropriate, the criminal code. An employee subsequently found guilty would normally be dismissed.