§ Lord AVEBURYasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many allegations of bribery involving employees of the British High Commission in Dacca, Bangladesh, have been reported to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and what steps are taken to investigate them.
§ Lord CARRINGTONSix allegations were made during the last two years. All allegations of misconduct of staff are investigated by a senior official of the British High Commission who reports to the Head of Mission. It is the latter's responsibility (in consultation with the FCO if he judges it necessary) to decide what action to take,