Written question asked by John Fraser (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 July 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

If he will propose amendments to the Theft Act 1968 to reverse the decision in Regina v Preddy to the effect that a transfer of funds between bank accounts is not a transfer of property. - The Government are committed to introducing legislation to combat loan fraud, as proposed by the Law Commission in its report, "Conspiracy to Defraud" (Law Comm 228), at the earliest possible opportunity.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

38221; 282 c166W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Conspiracy Fraud Law Loans Reform Theft

Legislation

Theft Act 1968