§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the evidential basis for the allegation made by the Leader of the House of Commons that there are "rogue elements" in the intelligence services; and what are these "rogue elements" alleged to have done beyond the scope of their official functions; and [HL3195]
Whether they will conduct an enquiry into whether there are "rogue elements" in the intelligence services and into what they have done beyond the scope of their official functions. [HL3196]
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Williams of Mostyn)I refer the noble Lord to the Answer given in another place by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister to the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green on 4 June 2003, (Official Report, Commons, cols. 147–50).