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The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Ian Blair, is to be investigated over a Scotland Yard contract awarded to a company owned by a friend of his. | The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Ian Blair, is to be investigated over a Scotland Yard contract awarded to a company owned by a friend of his. |
The inquiry will determine whether Sir Ian's conduct in the matter met the required standards detailed in the Police Code of Conduct. | The inquiry will determine whether Sir Ian's conduct in the matter met the required standards detailed in the Police Code of Conduct. |
The Met Police Authority (MPA) has been researching a contract given in 2003 to the consultancy firm Impact Plus. | The Met Police Authority (MPA) has been researching a contract given in 2003 to the consultancy firm Impact Plus. |
Sir Ian said he was "open" about his friendship with boss Andrew Miller. | Sir Ian said he was "open" about his friendship with boss Andrew Miller. |
An internal audit report into the contract was considered by the MPA's Professional Standards Cases Sub-committee on Monday. | |
I am on record as saying that I reject any suggestion that I have behaved inappropriately and that remains my position Sir Ian Blair | |
The sub-committee subsequently decided to ask the Home Secretary to appoint an investigating officer to examine whether Sir Ian's involvement in the procurement process broke any rules. | |
Reshard Auladin, chair of the sub-committee, said: "This decision does not imply any finding of wrong doing by the commissioner, but is made to ensure that all the facts are independently and thoroughly investigated." | |
In response to the announcement Sir Ian said: "I welcome this inquiry and will of course be co-operating fully with it. | |
"As I have previously made clear, I consider that I was open and straightforward in informing both the MPS and the MPA about my relationship with someone who was subsequently awarded a contract with the MPS. | |
"I am on record as saying that I reject any suggestion that I have behaved inappropriately and that remains my position." |
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