§ 33. Mr. SkinnerTo ask the Attorney-General what recent discussions the Serious Fraud Office has had on ways to deal with the Asil Nadir case.
§ The Attorney-GeneralA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mr. Asil Nadir. The Crown is ready to proceed when he returns, or is returned, to the jurisdiction. Interpol has been informed of the warrant.
§ Mr. SkinnerWhy is it that the Attorney-General and the Government seem to have written off the chance of getting Asil Nadir back into the country? This Government, who are so adept at rounding up social security claimants, new age travellers and anti-foxhunters, cannot lay a finger on that man. Is not the truth that millions of people out there believe that the Government allowed Asil Nadir to escape, especially because he gave more than £400,000 to the Tory party? When will the money be handed back to those who finished up with the debts round their necks?
§ The Attorney-GeneralI do not think that millions of people out there believe anything of the sort, just as they do not believe very much that the hon. Gentleman says at most times.