David Cameron rules out further inquiries into death of Dr David Kelly (to the AG's surprise)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8521641/David-Cameron-rules-out-further-inquiries-into-death-of-Dr-David-Kelly.html

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Sir Peter Tapsell, a senior Tory backbencher, asked Mr Cameron during Prime Minister’s Questions: “Now that there is to be an investigation into the abduction or murder of Madeleine McCann, isn’t there a much stronger case for a full investigation into the suicide or murder of Dr David Kelly?”

Mr Cameron said while he welcomed the Metropolitan Police review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, he was not supportive of a similar move in the case of Dr Kelly.

David Cameron said the Hutton report into the Government weapons inspector's death had been “fairly clear”, adding: “I don't think it's necessary to take that case forward.”

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The remarks appeared to catch the office of the Attorney General off-guard, with officials suggesting that nothing had change. A spokesman for Mr Grieve’s office said he would announce “in due course” whether he will ask the High Court to order an inquest.

She said: “The Attorney General is still considering representations made and we will be making a decision in due course.

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drip, drip, drip

link to BBC video:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13437038

1224:

Sir Peter Tapsell MP - a firm favourite with MPs on all sides - asks for a full investigation into the death of weapons scientist Dr David Kelly following the announcment of a review into the Madeline McCann case. The PM says he welcomes the latter and thinks previous inquiries into the former were sufficient.