LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Asil Nadir affair - Call for public inquiry

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

30 Jun 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:14

Description

Former Northern Ireland Minister, Michael Mates says he will continue to press for an independent inquiry into the Serious Fraud Office’s handling of the Asil Nadir case. Attorney General, Sir Nicholas Lyell has rejected the request, saying there is no evidence of collusion or injustice, but he is considering calls to publish ministerial correspondence on the issue. Speakers include Michael Mates; Sir Nicholas Lyell; Shadow Trade Secretary, Robin Cook. Paul Rowley reports from Westminster. IRN Billboard.

Contributors

Robin Cook; Paul Rowley; Michael Mates; Nicholas Lyell

Keywords

Government; Fraud; Crime; Conservative Party; Political parties; Politicians; Public inquiries; Cabinet ministers; Serious Fraud Office; Donations; Asil Nadir; Michael Mates

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