Hoon is back in inquiry spotlight

UK Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon will today mount a second battle to save his career when he is recalled to the glare of the Hutton Inquiry spotlight.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003 - 07:12

UK Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon will today mount a second battle to save his career when he is recalled to the glare of the Hutton Inquiry spotlight.

The UK defence secretary can expect an even tougher grilling than his first appearance as he faces cross examination from counsel for Dr Kelly’s family, the BBC and the inquiry.

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Courts Hutton Inquiry Person: Hoon Person: Geoff Hoon Person: Defence Secretary Person: Dr Person: Pam Teare Person: Kelly Person: Teare Person: Andrew Gilligan Event: Hutton Inquiry Organisation: UK Organisation: BBC Organisation: MOD

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