Written question asked by Diana Organ (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 2004. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Solicitor-General

Question: To ask the Solicitor General, when she will issue the strategic plan and guidance for the Crown Prosecution Service's resources as a result of successful confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Answer: Diana Organ: To ask the Solicitor-General when she will issue the strategic plan and guidance for the Crown Prosecution Service's resources as a result of successful confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. [191933] The Solicitor-General: The 2004 Spending Review provided for a new scheme to incentivise criminal justice agencies to recover asset from criminals. The Crown Prosecution Service is working with colleagues from the Serious Fraud Office, the Customs and Excise Prosecution Office, the Home Office, and the Department of Constitutional Affairs to develop a scheme for agreement with the Treasury. Operational details of the new scheme have not yet been agreed, but it is proposed that it will become operative during 2006-07. At that stage guidance will be issued to the CPS and other agencies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1104W; 191933
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Crown Prosecution Service Finance Proceeds of crime Sequestration of assets
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk