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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Anne Snelgrove (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 29 November 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Topical Questions

Question
My right hon. Friend will be aware of the notorious NatWest Three's decision yesterday to plead guilty to conspiring with Enron staff to defraud NatWest of $19 million. Does he agree that that vindicates the changes that the Government made to our extradition rules with the US, and that Opposition claims that—
Answer

Like many Members, I heard that news this morning on the radio, but I do not have the details so I cannot comment on them. I believe, however, that our country has the right extradition arrangements, and that we will always act in the best public interest.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
468 c432 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Fraud Extradition NatWest USA Enron
Link
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