HC Deb 17 June 1996 vol 279 cc367-8W
Mr. McFall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when Strathclyde police will report their investigations into the Bible John case. [33124]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My noble and learned Friend the Lord Advocate informs me that Strathclude police have continued to keep the regional procurator fiscal at Glasgow informed of progress with their investigations. Forensic tests have been carried out on their behalf by expert scientists at Cambridge university and a full report by the scientists to Strathclyde police is awaited shortly. Very soon thereafter, a comprehensive police report, including the results of the forensic scientific tests, will be submitted to the regional procurator fiscal, who in turn will report to Crown counsel for instructions.