Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Monday, 27 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 April 2000. It was answered by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 April 2000 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Solicitor-General

Question: To ask the Solicitor General, how many persons were prosecuted for involvement in fraud over the procurement of computer equipment in the NHS in each of the last six years.

Answer: Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Solicitor-General how many persons were prosecuted for involvement in fraud over the procurement of computer equipment in the NHS in each of the last six years. [116858] The Solicitor-General: The Crown Prosecution Service holds no central records in respect of the number of persons prosecuted for involvement in fraud over the procurement of computer equipment in the NHS in each of the last six years. The information requested could be obtained only by examining each relevant file in every CPS office, at disproportionate cost. The Serious Fraud Office has not prosecuted any persons for involvement in fraud over the procurement of computer equipment in the NHS in each of the last six years.

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