§ Sir Dudley SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what action he is taking in connection with the Customs and Excise department at London airports, following the investigation by the adjudicator's office into the case of Dr. A. Molnar of Warwick; [13576]
(2) how many Customs and Excise officials have been dismissed or moved to other posts, following the investigation carried out into the strip and search of Dr. A. Molnar of Warwick at Gatwick airport on 23 March 1995; [13577]
(3) if the recommendation from the adjudicator's office that a number of aspects of current procedures by Customs and Excise officers at London airports should be reviewed has been implemented. [13575]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe adjudicator's recommendations were received by customs on 16 January and are currently being considered by senior customs managers. The adjudicator found that the search of Dr. Molnar was not unreasonable. She recommended that some procedural aspects, including the handling of the complaint, should be reviewed. This is being done and the adjudicator will be informed of the outcome of the review. The adjudicator's findings do not justify the dismissal or transfer of any officials concerned in the case.