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14/12/2006
Blair questioned over peerage nominations
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been questioned concerning the cash for honours probe.
A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed that Mr Blair had not been cautioned and had not been accompanied by a lawyer.
The investigation was sparked by allegations that the Labour Party had received undeclared loans. Some of the lenders had been nominated for honours.
The so-called cash for honours investigation has resulted in the first informal questioning of a Prime Minister in post. However, as Mr Blair was not cautioned he is not considered to be a suspect in the investigation.
The investigation conducted by Scotland Yard is expected to be completed within weeks.
A file will be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service which will then consider whether any charges will be brought against any of the individuals concerned.
(SP)
A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed that Mr Blair had not been cautioned and had not been accompanied by a lawyer.
The investigation was sparked by allegations that the Labour Party had received undeclared loans. Some of the lenders had been nominated for honours.
The so-called cash for honours investigation has resulted in the first informal questioning of a Prime Minister in post. However, as Mr Blair was not cautioned he is not considered to be a suspect in the investigation.
The investigation conducted by Scotland Yard is expected to be completed within weeks.
A file will be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service which will then consider whether any charges will be brought against any of the individuals concerned.
(SP)
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