Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 September 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what new measures have been taken since 1997 to ensure that alleged or indicted Nazi war criminals (a) have not visited and (b) are not now in the UK. - Inc ref to White Paper, 'Secure Borders, Safe Haven.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what new measures have been taken since 1997 to ensure that alleged or indicted Nazi war criminals (a) have not visited and (b) are not now in the UK. [74744] Beverley Hughes: No measures aimed specifically at alleged or indicted Nazi war criminals have been put in place since 1997. In our White Paper, Secure Borders, Safe Haven, the Government has made clear its intention to strengthen its ability to deal with suspected and convicted war criminals by: Up-dating relevant immigration and nationality legislation Ensuring better co-ordination between the Home Office and all other Departments and agencies who have an interest in this area. Work is currently underway to achieve both of these commitments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 390 c745W;390 c747W; 74744
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Migrants Overseas visitors Nazi war crimes World War II War crimes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk