. who announced his impending retirement yesterday, has insisted his decision is not related to the failed prosecution of Robert Maxwell's sons. Mr George Staple will not seek renewal of his contract when it expires in 1997. Yesterday, he said he had always planned to step down at the end of his contract desp

who announced his impending retirement yesterday, has insisted his decision is not related to the failed prosecution of Robert Maxwell's sons. Mr George Staple will not seek renewal of his contract when it expires in 1997. Yesterday, he said he had always planned to step down at the end of his contract de