§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many civilians were found guilty of fraud in his Department in each year since 1989; and how many were dismissed.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythOne employee was convicted of fraud in 1990. The person concerned was dismissed.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what is his Department's policy for dealing with employees found guilty of fraud.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 1 February 1994]: Employees convicted of fraud would be subject to internal disciplinary proceedings. Each case would be treated on its merits, but in serious cases the normal penalty would be dismissal.