§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what internal inquiry he has authorised into the immigration service in London; when he authorised that inquiry; what are the terms of reference of the inquiry; who is conducting the inquiry; how many immigration officers have been suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry; and when the findings of the inquiry are expected.
§ Mr. Charles WardleSenior Home Office officials are investigating the possibility that unauthorised disclosure of information to a newspaper may have taken place. The investigation began in December 1993 and will be concluded as soon as possible. No member of the Immigration Service has been suspended from duty.