§ Norman LambTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the assistance being provided by(a) the Government and (b) government agencies to the Metropolitan Police with regard to Operation Gestalt. [172421]
§ John HealeyIt is for the Metropolitan Police Service to determine the nature and extent of their inquiries and the information they require. The Commissioners of Customs and Excise have made it clear that the police will have their full co-operation in any investigation.