HC Deb 15 June 1998 vol 314 c2W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what factors have delayed the investigation by the Ministry of Defence Police into allegations pertaining to alleged fraud at the Army Base Repair Organisation at Stirling, over the period 15 December 1997 to June 1998. [44416]

Dr. Reid

This is a matter for the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP). I have asked the Chief Constable to write to my hon. Friend.

Letter from W. E. E. Boreham to Mr. Tam Dalyell, dated 15 June 1998: I am replying to your Question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the Ministry of Defence Police investigation at Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO) Stirling, as this falls into my area of responsibility as Chief Constable/Chief Executive of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Agency. The Ministry of Defence Police are investigating allegations of irregularities at ABRO Stirling. I have reviewed the investigation and consider that it is being expeditiously pursued given its nature and complexity.