HC Deb 02 February 1994 vol 236 c747W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To 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 Campbell

To 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.