Child Sexual Abuse (Independent Panel Inquiry)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 12:52 pm on 4 February 2015.

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Photo of Zac Goldsmith Zac Goldsmith Conservative, Richmond Park 12:52, 4 February 2015

I thank the Home Secretary for her obvious commitment to getting this inquiry right. People are concerned that there has not been enough co-ordination between the different police investigations around the country—that comes up time and again. In her statement she mentioned Simon Bailey’s work in charge of Operation Hydrant. As she said, his job is to follow up any lead that the inquiry uncovers, and to be responsible for recording all referrals from the inquiry that relate to criminal abuse. Will she reassure the House that Simon Bailey’s job will involve ensuring proper co-ordination between those inquiries, and that there is not just a liaison with the inquiry but between the various police outfits that are already up and running?