§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what methods are available to him for assessing the value of the assets in Britain belonging to the Nigerian military regime; [2563]
(2) what methods are available to him for assessing the whereabouts and value of the financial accounts held in Britain belonging to the Nigerian military regime; [2564]
(3) if his Department has details of the value and number of personal accounts held in Britain by members of the Nigerian military regime; [2811]
(4) what is the value of the personal accounts and assets held in Britain by members of the Nigerian military regime. [2815]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightDetails of bank accounts are always kept confidential unless the authorities have reason to suspect the commission of a crime in the United Kingdom. We have no exchange controls and therefore450W cannot trace money flowing in and out of such accounts. Access to registers of assets such as shareholdings or property is the same as for any other holder of such assets.