Blair evidence 'will be public' says inquiry chairman

The chairman of the Iraq Inquiry has insisted Tony Blair will give evidence in public, while rejecting claims the panel is being too secretive.

Sir John Chilcot denied that the team had not been tough enough on witnesses so far. He made his remarks before suspending public hearings of the inquiry for Christmas.

Mr Blair is due to appear before the inquiry in the New Year.

Nicholas Witchell reports.