HC Deb 04 February 1999 vol 324 c743W
36. Mr. David Heath

To ask the Attorney-General on how many occasions he has exercised the procedure of Nolle Prosequi since May 1997. [67834]

The Attorney-General

Statistics are not maintained of how many nolle prosequi are granted. However, a search of files held by my office has identified five occasions since May 1997 when a nolle prosequi has been granted.