Child abuse inquiry: Police 'not told' of allegations against MP
Claims of an MP's"penchant for small boys" were passed to security services but they did not investigate or report them to police, an inquiry has heard.
The hearing on Monday revealed details of a 1986 letter by Sir Antony Duff, who was director-general of the security service at the time. It will investigate whether any whips became aware of allegations and "tried to turn such allegations to their advantage" to keep party colleagues in line. The case of Mr Morrison is one of the three case studies. Another one will examine how the Liberal Party responded to allegations made against late MP Cyril Smith.
The most serious allegations, from a man called Carl Beech - known by the pseudonym Nick at the time he made the claims to protect his identity - are not being considered by the inquiry., accused of fraud and perverting the course of justice. He denies the charges.
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