The Moyle Report (Press, 17 April 1978)

On 17 April 1978, Mr Moyle faced scrutiny in Parliament regarding inconsistencies in his statements related to an encounter with a police constable. Sir Alfred questioned Mr Moyle about his previous claims of being involved in research into homosexual activities and the circumstances surrounding his meeting with a constable. Mr Moyle acknowledged that his earlier statement to Chief Superintendent Kelly was incorrect, stating that his parliamentary statement was meant to reflect the chronology of events during the encounter but did not mention any investigations into homosexuality. During this inquiry, Mr Moyle attempted to clarify his narrative, noting that he had initially spotted the constable while in a different area and had parked his car in a way that allowed him to observe the individual. Sir Alfred continued to press Mr Moyle on whether he invited the constable into his vehicle, to which Mr Moyle responded by indicating he assumed the constable was someone he was supposed to meet to discuss political matters. Mr Moyle confirmed that he had previously stated he was researching homosexual activities to Chief Superintendent Kelly; however, he expressed that he did not wish to divulge the true nature of his meeting at that time because it involved sensitive political implications. Sir Alfred seemed incredulous about Mr Moyle's reasoning, suggesting that Mr Moyle's explanation for being in the location ran counter to his later assertions. Throughout the questioning, Mr Moyle reiterated that he was under oath in Parliament and made it clear that he felt compelled to maintain a façade to avoid disclosing his investigation into political matters that he felt could jeopardise his party's interests. He reflected on the dilemma he faced in not revealing the full truth to the police, particularly given that a senior police officer was involved in the matter. Sir Alfred wrapped up this line of questioning by noting the extensive nature of the evidence and transcripts provided, which totalled over 90 pages. The interrogation showcased a complex and delicate situation involving political accountability, police conduct, and personal privacy, laying bare the tensions between Mr Moyle's public statements and private intentions.

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