§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Tayside on progress on the criminal investigations arising out of alleged irregularities in the running of the Labour clubs in Ardler, Menzieshill and Whitfield, Dundee, commenced in November 1987; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe investigation of crime is the responsibility of my noble Friend, the Lord Advocate.
The procurator fiscal at Dundee has reported regularly to Crown counsel on the progress of investigations by him and Tayside police.
Given that inquiries are not yet concluded it would not be appropriate for further details to be given at this time.