Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 1995. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

If he will comment on the detailed charges which were brought against Mr Peter Clowes in connection with the collapse of the Barlow Clowes companies and related matters, and of which Mr Clowes was convicted; what was the sentence awarded by the courts in this case; what part of the sentence has so far been completed; what stage in the process of parole has been reached; if he will set out all statements made by the courts or parole authorities about the extent to which Mr Clowes has had sufficient time in prison satisfactorily to consider and appreciate the impact of his action upon his victims; and if he will make it his policy to ensure that Mr Clowes remains in prison for the full term of his sentence. - (Holding answer 25 October 1995).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

39325; 264 c763W;264 c773W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Civil proceedings Convictions Parole Prison sentences Barlow Clowes Clowes, Peter