What action, if any, was taken to investigate the detailed allegations of corruption within the Prison Service outlined in the letters of 18 June 1998 sent by Peter Clarence Fosters lawyers, Janes Solicitors, to the Home Secretary and the Prime Minister. [HL 3541].

What action, if any, was taken to investigate the detailed allegations of corruption within the Prison Service outlined in the letters of 18 June 1998 sent by Peter Clarence Fosters lawyers, Janes Solicitors, to the Home Secretary and the Prime Minister. [HL 3541].

How they intend to guarantee the safety and well-being of Peter Clarence Foster when he is returned to this country after his extradition from Australia. [HL 3539].

How they intend to guarantee the safety and well-being of Peter Clarence Foster when he is returned to this country after his extradition from Australia. [HL 3539].

Whether the report of the inspectors in the matter of the inquiry into Mirror Group Newspapers plc can now be published, and, if not, whether they will consider an interim report. [HL 1551].

Whether the report of the inspectors in the matter of the inquiry into Mirror Group Newspapers plc can now be published, and, if not, whether they will consider an interim report. [HL 1551].

Who authorised the expenditure on the recent court proceedings against Kevin Maxwell; and whether this expenditure will be examined by the National Audit Office to see whether this expenditure was cost or benefit effective. [HL 1550].

Who authorised the expenditure on the recent court proceedings against Kevin Maxwell; and whether this expenditure will be examined by the National Audit Office to see whether this expenditure was cost or benefit effective. [HL 1550].

What were the estimated costs of the recent proceedings before the Vice-Chancellor, the Right Hon. Sir Richard Scott, against Mr Kevin Maxwell, including the costs of the three Queen's Counsel, two juniors and 13 departmental lawyers appearing against Mr Maxwell. [HL 1548]. - Inc figures.

What were the estimated costs of the recent proceedings before the Vice-Chancellor, the Right Hon. Sir Richard Scott, against Mr Kevin Maxwell, including the costs of the three Queen's Counsel, two juniors and 13 departmental lawyers appearing against Mr Maxwell. [HL 1548]. - Inc figures.

Whether it can be in the public interest for individuals to be subject to court proceedings without legal representation for the respondent, in circumstances comparable to the case of Kevin Maxwell. [HL 1549].

Whether it can be in the public interest for individuals to be subject to court proceedings without legal representation for the respondent, in circumstances comparable to the case of Kevin Maxwell. [HL 1549].

What is the public interest in their continued efforts to extradite Peter Clarence Foster from Australia when the offences for which he stands charged have already been dropped or dismissed against a colleague with costs. [HL 1577].

What is the public interest in their continued efforts to extradite Peter Clarence Foster from Australia when the offences for which he stands charged have already been dropped or dismissed against a colleague with costs. [HL 1577].

Whether the National Audit Office will be asked to examine the costs of the extradition proceedings against Peter Clarence Foster to establish whether the costs to date are justified. [HL 1578]. - No.

Whether the National Audit Office will be asked to examine the costs of the extradition proceedings against Peter Clarence Foster to establish whether the costs to date are justified. [HL 1578]. - No.

What is the purpose of "Operation Outreach" conducted by the Derbyshire police during the years 1995 to 1997; and whether it is ongoing; and whether Peter Clarence Foster, currently under process of extradition from Australia by the serious Fraud Office, is or was a registered informant to the Derbyshire police...

What is the purpose of "Operation Outreach" conducted by the Derbyshire police during the years 1995 to 1997; and whether it is ongoing; and whether Peter Clarence Foster, currently under process of extradition from Australia by the serious Fraud Office, is or was a registered informant to the Derbyshire police...

Whether the Serious Fraud Office has to clear any intended extradition proceedings in Australia through the office of the Attorney General or any other govt office before commencing proceedings. [HL 1276].

Whether the Serious Fraud Office has to clear any intended extradition proceedings in Australia through the office of the Attorney General or any other govt office before commencing proceedings. [HL 1276].

Whether the cost to date of £434,696 of the extradition proceedings against Peter Clarence Foster is justified in view of the failure of their case against 'another person' mentioned in the written answer of the Lord Chancellor on 22 February (103WA) on similar charges where full costs were awarded against...

Whether the cost to date of £434,696 of the extradition proceedings against Peter Clarence Foster is justified in view of the failure of their case against 'another person' mentioned in the written answer of the Lord Chancellor on 22 February (103WA) on similar charges where full costs were awarded against...

Who in the Serious Fraud Office is accountable for the expenditure of applications such as that involved in the extradition of Peter Clarence Foster. [HL 1278].

Who in the Serious Fraud Office is accountable for the expenditure of applications such as that involved in the extradition of Peter Clarence Foster. [HL 1278].

What are the full details and the amount of money involved in each of the 16 charges for which Peter Clarence Foster is being extradited from Australia. [HL 1279]. - Includes figures.

What are the full details and the amount of money involved in each of the 16 charges for which Peter Clarence Foster is being extradited from Australia. [HL 1279]. - Includes figures.

What are the charges against Peter Clarence Foster for which he is being extradited from Australia by the Serious Fraud Office. [HL 954]. - Inc figures.

What are the charges against Peter Clarence Foster for which he is being extradited from Australia by the Serious Fraud Office. [HL 954]. - Inc figures.

What is the cost to date of the action of the Serious Fraud Office against Peter Clarence Foster, whose extradition from Australia they are currently pursuing. [HL 953].

What is the cost to date of the action of the Serious Fraud Office against Peter Clarence Foster, whose extradition from Australia they are currently pursuing. [HL 953].

Whether the Ministers were consulted and, if so, which Minister in 1989 was involved in the decision not to disclose the 1988 judgment of Lord Grantchester QC in the Licensed Dealers' Tribunal in the matter of TWH Management Ltd. - [HL 574].

Whether the Ministers were consulted and, if so, which Minister in 1989 was involved in the decision not to disclose the 1988 judgment of Lord Grantchester QC in the Licensed Dealers' Tribunal in the matter of TWH Management Ltd. - [HL 574].

In the light of the facts disclosed in the letter of 4 January 1989 (reported in the Mail on Sunday, 22 November 1998) from Mr W B Willott of the Department of Trade and Industry to Mrs Olsen of the Serious Fraud Office and the Government's acknowledgement that the judgment...

In the light of the facts disclosed in the letter of 4 January 1989 (reported in the Mail on Sunday, 22 November 1998) from Mr W B Willott of the Department of Trade and Industry to Mrs Olsen of the Serious Fraud Office and the Government's acknowledgement that the judgment...

Whether they will place a copy of the 4 January 1989 letter from Mr W B Willott of the Department of Trade and Industry, dealing with his concerns about the possible fatal effect on the Guinness trials of the judgment of Lord Grantchester QC on the Licensed Dealers' Tribunal in...

Whether they will place a copy of the 4 January 1989 letter from Mr W B Willott of the Department of Trade and Industry, dealing with his concerns about the possible fatal effect on the Guinness trials of the judgment of Lord Grantchester QC on the Licensed Dealers' Tribunal in...

Whether they will now institute an inquiry into the conduct of Department of Trade and Industry officials in connection with their failure to disclose the report and recommendations of the Licensed Dealers Tribunal in the matter of TWH Management Ltd to the inspectors appointed to investigate the affairs of Guinness...

Whether they will now institute an inquiry into the conduct of Department of Trade and Industry officials in connection with their failure to disclose the report and recommendations of the Licensed Dealers Tribunal in the matter of TWH Management Ltd to the inspectors appointed to investigate the affairs of Guinness...