§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Don Valley on 6 March,Official Report, column 559, whether he has yet made a decision in respect of the future career of Mr. Andrew Balfour.
§ Mr. SainsburyMr. Balfour was informed by letter dated 16 March that he had been suspended from his duties in accordance with departmental regulations pending inquiries into what further action should be taken. Mr. Balfour has now replied formally. The case will be dealt with under internal diplomatic service procedures.