at the direction of the cabinet secretary, with support from the government legal department. those officials will have access to all the relevant records and be able to speak to members of staff. as with all internal investigations, if evidence emerges is of behaviour thatis evidence emerges is of behaviour that is potentially a criminal offence, the matter will be referred to the police and the cabinet office s work may be paused. mr speaker, in conclusion, i must emphasise the masses relating to the adherents of the law is for the police to investigate and the cabin cabinet office will liaise with the police as appropriate. all ministers, senior civil servants will be expected to collaborate with the investigation. finally, i can confirm, the findings of the investigation will be provided to the house and made public. following