§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is her Department's policy for dealing with employees found guilty of fraud.
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 1 February 1994]: The Ministry has internal disciplinary procedures which provide a range of penalties applicable in cases of misconduct. These are subject to regular review. Dismissal would normally apply where the case amounts to gross misconduct. An officer found guilty of fraud could expect to be dealt with accordingly.