§ Mr. ChallenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to ensure that documents requested by the hon. Member for Morley and Rothwell's constituent, Mr. Paul Watson, regarding his criminal record in support of his defence at trial in France are provided swiftly. [156480]
§ Paul Goggins[holding answer 26 February 2004]:Officials in the Home Office have liaised with the French authorities and they understand that a letter of request will shortly be issued in Mr. Watson's case. The UK Central Authority at the Home Office will arrange for it to be dealt with as expeditiously as possible once they receive it.