Written question asked by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 17 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2002. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the roles of (a) the Special Branch of Scotland Yard, (b) NCIS and (c) NCS in combating organised crime.

Answer: Mr. Mike O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the roles of (a) the Special Branch of Scotland Yard, (b) NCIS and (c) NCS in combating organised crime. [58359] Mr. John Denham: Special Branch does not have a specific remit to tackle serious and organised crime. The National Crime Intelligence Service (NCIS) has a United Kingdom-wide remit to develop intelligence to combat serious and organised crime, providing both tactical and strategic intelligence and expertise for law enforcement, government and other relevant agencies at a national and international level. It houses the UK Central Bureau for Interpol and the Europol National Unit. The National Crime Squad's role in England and Wales is to conduct operations against serious and organised crime. NCS works closely with NCIS, other agencies including the National Investigation Service of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise and police forces.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58359; 389 c1494W;389 c1491-2W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Criminal investigation Crime Organised crime Metropolitan Police National Criminal Intelligence Service National Crime Squad
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk