Question to the Home Office:

What discussions she has had with the Independent Office for Police Conduct on recent reports into the handling of Operation Midland.

The failings of the Metropolitan Police Service in Operation Midland had devastating consequences for those falsely accused and also risked damaging the confidence of the public.

That is why the Home Secretary requested, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services conduct an inspection of the Metropolitan Police Service to ensure lessons have been learned.

We will continue to seek assurances from the Metropolitan Police that policy and practice is being changed so the failures are not repeated.