Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999 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 nature of the outstanding issue relating to the term forgery of money and means of payment to be re-examined by Coreper pursuant to the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council of 12th March.

Answer: Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the nature of the outstanding issue relating to the term forgery of money and means of payment to be re-examined by COREPER, pursuant to the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council of 12 March. [79491] Kate Hoey: The issue relates to a request from one member state for this form of crime to be legally defined before the Justice and Home Affairs Council agrees to extend Europol's mandate. The request is in line with Article 43(3) of the Europol Convention.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 79491; 328 c699W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: EU law Forgery EU action EU justice and home affairs Payments Money Committee of Permanent Representatives