§ Mr. Sedgemoreasked the Attorney-General how many cases, and in respect of how many people, have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions by Lloyd's since 1980; in how many cases (a) warrants for arrest have been taken out, (b) extradition proceedings have been started or completed, (c) criminal charges have been laid, (d) prosecutions have been brought and (e) convictions have been secured; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralSeven cases, in respect of 37 persons, have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions by Lloyd's since 1980. Prosecutions in one of those cases, in respect of three people, are in progress.266W Prosecution had already taken place before referral in one case, and in that case a conviction was secured. In two cases decisions have been taken not to bring criminal proceedings. In the remaining three cases decisions have not yet been taken.