HC Deb 05 March 1993 vol 220 c299W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Attorney-General if he will make a statement on the operation so far of the War Crimes Act 1991.

The Solicitor-General

Investigations continue in the manner set out in the answer given by my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General to the hon. Member on 16 November 1992,Official Report, column 14. The number of cases under investigation in England and 'Wales is 90. The prosecuting authorities will consider each case at the conclusion of the relevant police investigation. I cannot predict whether and when any prosecutions will be initiated.