Public inquiry urged over Savile case

David Cameron could order a public inquiry into the Jimmy Savile scandal once the BBC and police investigations are concluded, Downing Street has indicated.

Number 10 insisted it was still an option after Labour led calls for the government to set up an independent inquiry into the sex abuse allegations.

A spokesman said: “Nothing has been ruled out, but our view is it would be premature to prejudge the outcome of the two BBC inquiries and the police investigation.”