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Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 July 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will undertake a review of the comparative effectiveness of witness protection programmes in the regional crime squads of England.
Answer

Mr. Lansley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will undertake a review of the comparative effectiveness of witness protection programmes in the regional crime squads of England. [52927] Mr. Michael: The regional crime squads amalgamated to form the National Crime Squad on 1 April 1998. The protection of witnesses involved in investigations carried out by the Squad is an operational matter for the Director General of the National Crime Squad.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
317 c106W; 52927
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Protection Witnesses