HL Deb 30 June 1999 vol 603 c35WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many cases of fraud relating to the Over Thirty Months Scheme have been investigated; how many prosecutions have been taken; and how many are pending. [HL3209]

Lord Donoughue

The total number of Over Thirty Months Slaughter Scheme (OTMS) investigation cases dealt with by the Intervention Board's Anti-Fraud personnel is 167. Of these, 123 cases are closed and 44 cases are still under investigation.

There have been four cases involving the OTMS that have resulted in prosecution. There are no prosecutions pending.