HC Deb 22 January 2003 vol 398 c322W
Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many staff have been suspended pending fraud investigation in his Department in each of the last five years. [91527]

Dr. Moonie

Reported cases of suspected fraud are recorded centrally on a summary basis only, and detailed information on the number of staff under suspension pending fraud investigation in each of the last five years could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people have been found guilty of fraud offences in his Department in each of the last five years.[91528]

Dr. Moonie

I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.