Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Human Trafficking

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will attend the meeting of the All Party Group on Trafficking of Women and Children on 24 June in the House of Commons to discuss with the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire the work of Pentameter 2 on trafficking in Britain.

Answer: It is the Government's stated position that the operational outcomes of Pentameter 2 will be announced following the end of the operation. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is unable to attend the event on 24 June due to diary commitments; however I shall be happy to discuss this operation with the All Party Parliamentary Group at a future date as part of my previous commitment to keep the House informed on progress made in tackling human trafficking.

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