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Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 November 2005. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 November 2005 on behalf of the Solicitor General.


Serious Fraud Office

Question
To ask the Solicitor-General if the Serious Fraud Office will investigate the allegations concerning British companies contained in the Volcker report into the UN Oil-for-Food operation in Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Serious Fraud Office is reviewing the Volcker report to determine whether any circumstances mentioned in the report justify involvement of the Serious Fraud Office.As part of our responsibilities under the OECD convention against corruption the Serious Fraud Office will review all allegations of corruption referred to it against United Kingdom companies or individuals in overseas jurisdictions to determine whether an investigation is warranted.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
439 c1885W;439 c1887W; 29685
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Criminal investigation Companies Corruption Iraq Food Oil United Nations Serious Fraud Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk