§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the estimated cost to date of the police investigation into the alleged perjury of Mr. Jonathan Aitken. [31081]
§ Mr. MichaelThe Commissioner informs me that approximately 61 officer days have been used so far. The nature of the inquiry has meant that it has not been possible to cost the police time more accurately. The Commissioner also tells me that the investigation is continuing and is being pursued as expeditiously as possible.