HC Deb 24 January 1985 vol 71 cc479-80W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) why his Department's review into the case of Farrell and others has taken so long;

(2) what is the specific issue the police are investigating in connection with his Department's review of the case of Farrell and others;

(3) if he will consider asking a police force other than the Metropolitan police to investigate the case of Farrell and others in connection with his Department's current review.

Mr. Mellor

The review of the case which my right hon. and learned Friend ordered has involved inquiries by the Metropolitan police into a number of aspects, but with particular reference to the allegations of interference with a video tape recording. Most of these inquiries have now been completed and the results so far received are being considered. Once we have all the results, the review will be completed as quickly as possible. My right hon. and learned Friend can see no present reason to involve any other police force in the review.