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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 July 1990.

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Photo of Mr John Patten Mr John Patten , Oxford West and Abingdon 12:00, 12 July 1990

I entirely appreciate the hon. Gentleman's impatience and his desire to know when the inquiry will be completed and the report returned. It is important for the police to be allowed to conduct their in-depth inquiries at their own pace and to look into everything. A number of people, including his eminence Cardinal Hume, have pressed my right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary to ensure that the investigation is not hurried and is properly carried out.