§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many crimes in Lancashire have been investigated by(a) the Forensic Science Services and (b) a private company in the last 12 months. [179518]
§ Ms BlearsIn the year 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004, the number of crimes committed in Lancashire in which some forensic analysis was provided by either the Forensic Science Service or some other private sector organisation was as follows:
Number Forensic Science Service examinations 2,314 Other agencies 1,980