<p>As set out in the published executive summary of the interim report the Independent Review confirmed that the Home Office did receive information from Mr Dickens in November 1983 and in January 1984 about alleged child abuse. Copies of the material have not been retained but a Home Office file contains a copy letter dated 20 March 1984 from the Secretary of State in response to Mr Dickens. The letter confirms that the information was considered at the time and that any matters requiring investigation were referred to the police. An extract of this letter has been published at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/226167/Executive_Summary_-_Interim_Report.pdf</p>