§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 26 June 2001,Official Report, column 59W, on the Financial Services Authority, for what reason it is inappropriate to comment during the investigation into the Independent Insurance Co. [1446]
§ Ruth KellyAny comment made on an investigation prior to its conclusion may well prejudice the investigation.
It is not usual to comment on the conduct of an investigation until a decision has been made on whether to institute proceedings or not. This is both to protect the investigation and those who are the subject of it.