§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many employees were judged to be guilty of fraud in his Department in each year since 1989; and how many were dismissed.
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§ Mr. Michael Howard[holding answer 1 February 1994]: I have asked the Director General of the Prison Service to write to the hon. and learned Member about Prison Service staff. The information in respect of other Home Office staff is as follows:
1989–90 One member of staff convicted and dismissed. 1990–91 Nil. 1991–92 Three convicted; two dismissed and one resigned prior to dismissal. 1992–93 Three convicted; two dismissed and one decision pending.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his Department's policy for dealing with employees found guilty of fraud.
§ Mr. Michael Howard[holding answer 1 February 1994]: A member of staff convicted of fraud would normally be dismissed.