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To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps her Department is taking to tackle counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps her Department is taking to tackle counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical industry.
Asked by
John Robertson
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Winterton of Doncaster
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 November 2004
For answer on
16 November 2004
Answered on
16 November 2004
John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps her Department is taking to tackle counterfeiting in
the pharmaceutical industry. [197472]
Ms Rosie Winterton: I have been asked to reply.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) investigates all allegations of counterfeit medicines in the United
Kingdom, the vast majority of which are not associated with the tightly regulated legitimate supply chain. Action, in the form of
legal proceedings, is taken when appropriate.
The MHRA's inspection and enforcement division continually reviews its counterfeit strategy in order to remain proactive in this
area. Some of the key initiatives are: The MHRA, in association with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, routinely
carries out market surveillance by sampling and testing `off the shelf medicines on the UK market for authentication. The target
products for this surveillance are based on intelligence and risk assessments. To date, none of the tests has identified a
counterfeit product. Due to the global nature of the problem of counterfeit medicines, the MHRA continues to liaise closely with
international regulatory partners, the pharmaceutical industry and international law enforcement agencies to ensure that the
tackling of counterfeiting medicines remains a prioritised and co-ordinated activity. The MHRA is actively consulting with the
pharmaceutical industry and technology the providers in the area of its work on technical developments in product security, which
are aimed to further safeguard the integrity of the medicines supply chain. This includes work with the National Patient Safety
Agency and the NHS Patient and Supply Agency on the potential use of bar- coding medicines and blood products to increase patient
safety. In addition, work is being done with the United States Food and Drug Administration in the use of sophisticated
`fingerprinting' to identify active pharmaceutical ingredients as a means of product verification. The MHRA is developing an
educational program for the public and other stakeholders on the dangers of counterfeit medicines and purchasing drugs on the
internet.
Subjects
Counterfeit manufacturing; Forgery; Drugs; Pharmacy; Prescription drugs; Medicine
Date
16 November 2004
Reference
426 c1301W;426 c1305W; 197472
House
House of Commons
What compensation they have agreed to pay Mr Ng, a British national (overseas) passport holder who was arrested in August 1999 by Indian authorities and detained in prison after British consular officials told the authorities that his passport was a forgery; and whether they will inquire into the circumstances in...
What compensation they have agreed to pay Mr Ng, a British national (overseas) passport holder who was arrested in August 1999 by Indian authorities and detained in prison after British consular officials told the authorities that his passport was a forgery; and whether they will inquire into the circumstances in...
Asked by
Lord Avebury
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
3 November 2004
Answered on
3 November 2004
Subjects
Compensation; Arrests; Diplomatic service; Custodial treatment; China; Forgery; Hong Kong; India; Passports; Prisoners' release; British national (overseas)
Date
3 November 2004
Reference
HL 4652; 666 c35WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Baroness Crawley
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Ahmed
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
What progress has been made towards improving the efficiency of the service provided by the visa section in the British High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Subjects
Staff; Administrative delays; Forgery; Entry clearances; Visas; Pakistan
Date
18 October 2004
Reference
665 c519-20
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on waiting times for visas and the alleged selling of false documents.
1st supplementary on waiting times for visas and the alleged selling of false documents.
Asked by
Lord Ahmed
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
18 October 2004
Subjects
Staff; Administrative delays; Forgery; Entry clearances; Visas; Pakistan
Date
18 October 2004
Reference
665 c519-20
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Baroness Crawley
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Staff; Administrative delays; Forgery; Entry clearances; Visas; Pakistan
Date
18 October 2004
Reference
665 c519-20
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What progress has been made towards improving the efficiency of the service provided by the visa section in the British High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan.
What progress has been made towards improving the efficiency of the service provided by the visa section in the British High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Asked by
Lord Ahmed
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Crawley
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
18 October 2004
Answered on
18 October 2004
Subjects
Staff; Administrative delays; Forgery; Entry clearances; Visas; Pakistan
Date
18 October 2004
Reference
665 c519-20
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the (a) availability and (b) misuse of fake proof of age cards; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment he has made of the (a) availability and (b) misuse of fake proof of age cards; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Mark Oaten
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Browne of Ladyton
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 June 2004
For answer on
1 September 2004
Answered on
1 September 2004
Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the (a) availability and
(b) misuse of fake proof of age cards; and if he will make a statement. [181503]
Mr. Browne: We have been working closely with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) on the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) which
aims to ensure that different proof of age schemes comply with common standards. This is indicated by displaying the PASS
holographic logo on the card. Through the BRC and other groups we encourage retailers only to accept PASS compliant cards. A person
using a fake proof of age card commits an offence if it is used to deceive.
In the longer term, the introduction of ID cards will also provide retailers with a single, clear and highly reliable means of
verifying proof of age.
Subjects
Age; Identity cards; Forgery; Young people
Date
1 September 2004
Reference
181503; 424 c842W;424 c840W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the number of passports in circulation which are (a) forged and (b) modified in order to serve as false identification. - Including figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate he has made of the number of passports in circulation which are (a) forged and (b) modified in order to serve as false identification. - Including figures.
Asked by
Mark Oaten
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Browne of Ladyton
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 June 2004
For answer on
28 June 2004
Answered on
28 June 2004
Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the number of passports in circulation
which are (a) forged and (b) modified in order to serve as false identification. [180164]
Mr. Browne: Given the nature of the problem it is difficult to estimate with any degree of accuracy how many false passports (or
other travel documents in lieu of passports) of British or foreign origin are in circulation either in the UK or globally. The
fraudulent use of travel documentation (including forged or counterfeit visas) is a serious global problem. The Immigration and
Nationality Directorate's National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU) has the lead role in monitoring and combating this. The NDFU is
recognised both at home and abroad as a leader in this field and works closely with its counterparts in other countries to counter
this type of fraud.
The NDFU has a comprehensive brief of conducting expert forensic level examinations of suspect documents, in delivering training
programmes for the Immigration Service and other agencies in document fraud detection and in collation and dissemination of
information about suspect documents and types of document abuse. Of the 7,985 abused travel documents of all nationalities detected
at UK arrival controls in 2003, forged or altered documents represented 52 per cent. of the total. Completely counterfeit
documents amounted to 15 per cent. whereas 27 per cent. of the total were in the hands of impostors. 724 abused
documents were encountered in- country by immigration enforcement officers and a further 837 forged, counterfeit or fraudulently
obtained documents were submitted to the Home Office with requests for leave to remain.
The problem of identity fraud within the United Kingdom involving documents from all countries is one which affects not just the
Home Office. For example, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency referred 1,071 suspect travel documents to the NDFU during 2003 of
which 74 per cent. were found to be false or to contain false endorsements. Local offices of the Department of Work and
Pensions (DWP) referred 1,410 documents to that department's National Identity Fraud Unit of which 541 were found to be false. DWP
referred 114 documents to the National Document Fraud Unit for an expert opinion. During the year 33,551 passengers were denied
boarding by airlines (often after reference to members of the UK Airline Liaison Officer network). Many of these decisions were
because the passengers held suspect documentation.
The NDFU makes a significant contribution to work being carried out internationally in the EU, the International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and G8 to disrupt the work of forgers by enhancement of international security safeguards and standards,
including those for biometrics, for travel documents and their issuing processes. It also works closely with travel document issuing
agencies in order to combat identity fraud and facilitate the operation of border controls.
Subjects
Fraud; Forgery; Proof of identity; Passports; Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Date
28 June 2004
Reference
180164; 423 c23-4W
House
House of Commons
Written Statement on the temporary suspension of adoptions from Cambodia.
Written Statement on the temporary suspension of adoptions from Cambodia.
Member
Baroness Hodge of Barking
(Labour)
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Children; Corruption; Forgery; Human trafficking; Documents; Intercountry adoption; Payments; Mothers; Cambodia
Date
22 June 2004
Reference
422 c77-8WS
House
House of Commons
Lords Written Statement on the temporary suspension of adoptions from Cambodia.
Lords Written Statement on the temporary suspension of adoptions from Cambodia.
Member
Baroness Ashton of Upholland
(Labour)
Department
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Children; Corruption; Forgery; Human trafficking; Documents; Intercountry adoption; Payments; Mothers; Cambodia
Date
22 June 2004
Reference
662 c60-2WS
House
House of Lords
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the number of counterfeit notes in circulation; and what steps he is taking to make counterfeiting more difficult.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the number of counterfeit notes in circulation; and what steps he is taking to make counterfeiting more difficult.
Asked by
Gordon Prentice
(Labour)
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 June 2004
For answer on
21 June 2004
Answered on
21 June 2004
Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent estimate he has made of the number of counterfeit notes in
circulation; and what steps he is taking to make counterfeiting more difficult. [179221]
Ruth Kelly: The Bank of England, which produces and issues most UK banknotes, records the number of counterfeit notes discovered in
circulation. In recent years, this number has remained at a very small fraction of 1 per cent. of the total number of notes
in circulation.
The Bank ensures that its notes are designed to discourage counterfeiters. The current series of notes in circulation have certain
security features, which not only make it difficult to counterfeit notes, but also make it easy to determine whether or not a note
is genuine.
To assist the public with identifying counterfeit notes, a leaflet entitled "Know your Banknotes" is available upon request or
downloadable from the Bank's website. This describes the identity and security features of current notes, and provides advice on how
to check for counterfeits.
When notes are introduced or withdrawn from circulation, this is advertised prominently in the national and local press and via
posters and leaflets. This also minimises the risk of counterfeits of old series notes being passed and accepted.
Subjects
Bank notes; Counterfeit manufacturing; Forgery
Date
21 June 2004
Reference
179221; 422 c1202W
House
House of Commons
Written Statement on the publication of the report by Ken Sutton into allegations about how applications under the European Communities Association Agreements from citizens of Romania and Bulgaria to come to the United Kingdom to establish businesses or set up in self-employment had been dealt with. (Inc figs). (Inquiry in...
Written Statement on the publication of the report by Ken Sutton into allegations about how applications under the European Communities Association Agreements from citizens of Romania and Bulgaria to come to the United Kingdom to establish businesses or set up in self-employment had been dealt with. (Inc figs). (Inquiry in...
Member
Lord Blunkett
(Labour)
Department
Home Office
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Applications; Bulgaria; Inquiries; Immigration controls; Immigration; EU law; Forgery; Documents; EU accession; Entry clearances; Home Office; Judgements; Organised crime; New businesses; Romania; Visas; Self-employed; Immigration and Nationality Directorate; European Court of Justice
Date
17 June 2004
Reference
422 c54-60WS
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Home Office
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Home Office
Committed on
17 June 2004
Originated on
17 June 2004
Received on
17 June 2004
Subjects
Asylum; Applications; Bulgaria; Immigration controls; Immigration; Forgery; Documents; EU enlargement; Romania; Visas
Commons Library location
Dep 04/1240
Lords Library location
HDEP 2004/459
Date
17 June 2004
Reference
DEP 04/1240
House
House of Lords; House of Commons
Deposited by
Treasury
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Treasury
Committed on
15 June 2004
Originated on
1 May 2004
Received on
15 June 2004
Subjects
Fraud; EU law; Forgery; Money laundering
Commons Library location
Dep 04/1162;Research BT 332.4,P (money laundering)
Lords Library location
HINF 2004/1691
Date
15 June 2004
Reference
Dep 04/1162
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Northern Ireland Office; Organised Crime Task Force
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Northern Ireland Office; Organised Crime Task Force
Committed on
27 May 2004
Originated on
1 May 2004
Received on
27 May 2004
Subjects
Crime; Alcoholic drinks; Cars; Bank notes; Counterfeit manufacturing; Coinage; Fraud; Forgery; Drugs; Motor vehicles; Northern Ireland; Organised crime; Money laundering; Money; Social security benefits; Tobacco; Theft; Smuggling; Extortion
Commons Library location
DEP 04/1117;
Date
27 May 2004
Reference
DEP 04/1117
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Home Office
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Home Office
Committed on
20 May 2004
Originated on
12 May 2004
Received on
20 May 2004
Subjects
Immigration controls; Forgery; EU enlargement; Entry clearances; Passports; Security
Commons Library location
Dep 04/1107;Research HA file:Immigration and Asylum:Europe
Lords Library location
HINF 2004/1565
Date
20 May 2004
Reference
Dep 04/1107
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Treasury
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Treasury
Committed on
14 April 2004
Originated on
27 November 2003
Received on
14 April 2004
Subjects
Fraud; EU law; Forgery; Money laundering
Lords Library location
HINF 2004/1239
Date
14 April 2004
Reference
HINF 2004/1239
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps have been taken to establish who was responsible for forging documents relating to attempts by Iraq to obtain uranium from Niger. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps have been taken to establish who was responsible for forging documents relating to attempts by Iraq to obtain uranium from Niger. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Peter Kilfoyle
(Labour)
Answered by
Denis MacShane
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 February 2004
For answer on
2 March 2004
Answered on
2 March 2004
Mr. Kilfoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps have been taken to establish who was
responsible for forging documents relating to attempts by Iraq to obtain uranium from Niger. [157428]
Mr. MacShane: We have repeatedly made clear that our assessment that Iraq sought to procure uranium from Africa was not based upon
the documents submitted to the International Atomic Energy Agency which subsequently were identified as forgeries. Since these
documents did not have any bearing on our assessment, the Government has taken no steps to identify the forgers.
Subjects
Forgery; Iraq; Niger; Uranium
Date
2 March 2004
Reference
157428; 418 c805-6W;418 c825-6W
House
House of Commons
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what advice he has given to businesses to help them identify counterfeit £1 coins.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what advice he has given to businesses to help them identify counterfeit £1 coins.
Asked by
Nigel Evans
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 February 2004
For answer on
1 March 2004
Answered on
1 March 2004
Mr. Evans: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what advice he has given to businesses to help them identify counterfeit £1 coins.
[156988]
Ruth Kelly: As far as HM Treasury and the Royal Mint are aware, there is no evidence to suggest that businesses would benefit from
Government advice on how to identify counterfeits.
Subjects
Business; Advisory services; Coinage; Forgery; Money
Date
1 March 2004
Reference
418 c686-7W;418 c707W; 156988
House
House of Commons
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people have been arrested for producing counterfeit £1 coins.
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people have been arrested for producing counterfeit £1 coins.
Asked by
Nigel Evans
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 February 2004
For answer on
1 March 2004
Answered on
1 March 2004
Mr. Evans: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people have been arrested for producing counterfeit £1 coins. [156985]
Ruth Kelly: This is a matter for the law enforcement agencies and not for the Treasury or the Royal Mint. However, the National
Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS) has recently informed us that 63 persons were arrested for counterfeit coin possession and
production in England and Wales since 1997.
Subjects
Arrests; Coinage; Forgery; Money
Date
1 March 2004
Reference
418 c686W;418 c706W; 156985
House
House of Commons