§ Mr. VazTo ask the Attorney-General what steps he is taking to prosecute Mr. Bill Galbraith of Cheltenham for comments he has made concerning the adoption of Mr. John Taylor as prospective Conservative candidate for Cheltenham; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Gloucestershire constabulary is conducting an investigation arising out of statements allegedly made by Mr. Galbraith. A report will in due course be submitted to the Crown prosecution service, which will consider whether to invite me to consent to the institution of proceedings for an offence under part III of the Public Order Act 1986.