HC Deb 07 May 1993 vol 224 c263W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been spent on war crimes investigations since enactment of the War Crimes Act 1991; and with what results.

Mr. Charles Wardle

Expenditure so far incurred under the War Crimes Act 1991 is estimated at £3.21 million. Investigations have been undertaken into over 350 allegations and inquiries are still continuing in 75 cases. As yet, no prosecutions have been started under the Act.