Mrs. May AnswersTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many leak inquiries have been held in his Department and its predecessor in each of the last five years; and how many led to action against a member of staff. [41993]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 11 March 2002]: Four inquiries were undertaken in my Department and its predecessor in 1997–98, two in 1998–99, one in 1999–2000, three in 2000–01. None of these inquiries led to action against a member of staff. Two inquiries have been carried out this financial year. No action has been taken against any member of staff as a result of the first inquiry. Consideration is being given to whether action against any member of staff is appropriate as a result of the second inquiry.