§ 39. Mr. WinnickTo ask the Attorney-General what is the latest position over the prosecution in the United Kingdom of Asil Nadir. [35544]
The Solicitor-GeneralAsil Nadir stands indicted before the central criminal court on 13 counts of theft involving over £33 million alleged to have been stolen from Polly Peck International plc. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. The Crown is ready to proceed as soon as he returns or is returned to the jurisdiction.