MPs are calling for an urgent investigation following claims a person stole files detailing the failures in tackling child sexual exploitation in Rotherham.
A report by the Home Affairs Committee said a former researcher, employed by Rotherham Borough Council, claimed someone gained access to her office and stole the files that were set to be passed to the Home Office.
A senior Labour MP has savaged Rotherham Borough Council for giving a £40,000 pay-off to an official who quit following a damning report into the events.
Keith Vaz, who chairs the Home Affairs Committee, said he was "astounded" at the pay-off to former director of children's services, Joyce Thacker.
Mr Vaz said: "I am astounded that taxpayers' money has been used in what will be seen as a reward for the failures of Rotherham Council."
"The committee recommended Joyce Thacker, and others, resign for their inaction in light of the huge number of child sexual abuse cases. It was inappropriate of her to accept such a large sum when she left," he added.
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