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Diana inquest has 'become circus' Diana inquest has 'become circus'
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The inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, has become a "circus" and should be halted, parliamentarians have demanded.The inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, has become a "circus" and should be halted, parliamentarians have demanded.
Members of the intelligence and security committee (ISC) say they are "astonished" that 10 MI6 officers have been summoned to give evidence.Members of the intelligence and security committee (ISC) say they are "astonished" that 10 MI6 officers have been summoned to give evidence.
In the Times, Lord Foulkes of Cumnock called on the coroner, Lord Justice Scott Baker, to end the inquest.In the Times, Lord Foulkes of Cumnock called on the coroner, Lord Justice Scott Baker, to end the inquest.
Another ISC member, Dari Taylor MP, said the move was "going too far".Another ISC member, Dari Taylor MP, said the move was "going too far".
"I think it's a total waste of time and money. The extraordinary performance of Fayed has turned the whole thing into a circus," Lord Foulkes told The Times."I think it's a total waste of time and money. The extraordinary performance of Fayed has turned the whole thing into a circus," Lord Foulkes told The Times.
"I think the coroner should now seriously consider stopping the inquest.""I think the coroner should now seriously consider stopping the inquest."
It was an accident. There is no evidence that suggests anything other than that Dari TaylorLabour MP "The plain fact is that the security services are severely overworked," he said. 'Far too far'
Ms Taylor said: "It is going far too far. The plain fact is that the security services are severely overworked. Ms Taylor said: "It is going far too far. The plain fact is that the security services are severely overworked."
The unprecedented appearance of so many intelligence officers is due to take place over three days next week, and comes at the request of lawyers representing Mohamed Al Fayed, the Harrods boss and father of Dodi Fayed, who died alongside Diana.The unprecedented appearance of so many intelligence officers is due to take place over three days next week, and comes at the request of lawyers representing Mohamed Al Fayed, the Harrods boss and father of Dodi Fayed, who died alongside Diana.
On Wednesday, Sir Richard Dearlove - who headed MI6 at the time of the 1997 crash - denied that any assassinations took place under his authority.On Wednesday, Sir Richard Dearlove - who headed MI6 at the time of the 1997 crash - denied that any assassinations took place under his authority.
Asked whether members of the Royal Family had links to MI6 - as claimed by Mr al Fayed - Sir Richard said it was "utterly ridiculous" that Prince Charles and Prince Philip were active members of MI6.Asked whether members of the Royal Family had links to MI6 - as claimed by Mr al Fayed - Sir Richard said it was "utterly ridiculous" that Prince Charles and Prince Philip were active members of MI6.
The coroner has said one of the purposes of the hearing is to confirm or allay public suspicion and that is why it is so wide-ranging.The coroner has said one of the purposes of the hearing is to confirm or allay public suspicion and that is why it is so wide-ranging.
The inquest has so far cost £6m.The inquest has so far cost £6m.