Correspondence from the Chairman of the
Committee to the Deputy Mayor of London, 3 March 2009
I am writing to you in regards to the Home Affairs
Committee Policing Process of Home Office Leaks Inquiry.
The Committee's inquiry is focussing on the
way in which the Home Office reacted to the suspected leaks of
information and the procedures followed by the Metropolitan Police
when they were asked to investigate further and the procedures
leading up to the arrest of Damian Green MP.
As part of the Inquiry, the Committee have received
oral evidence from Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick, Mayor of
London Boris Johnson, the Permanent Secretary to the Home Office
Sir David Normington and the Home Secretary Rt Hon Jacqui Smith
MP.
The Committee have received evidence from the
Mayor of London in relation to his communication with individuals
concerning this case, due to your proximity to the Mayor and your
role on the Metropolitan Police Authority, I would be grateful
if you could clarify the following.
1. When you were first notified that the offices
of Damian Green MP were going to be searched?
2. When you were first notified that Damian Green
MP had been arrested?
3. To whom did you communicate the information?
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