§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many investigations similar to Operation Care are being undertaken in the United Kingdom. [99431]
§ Mr. Charles Clarke[holding answer 23 November 1999]: A recent survey of police forces conducted by the Association of Chief Police Officers indicated that 32 forces have carried out investigations into institutional child abuse.
§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department of the individuals convicted as a result of Operation Care, how many have made applications to the Court of Appeal or the Crown Court. [99100]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeI understand that there have to date been no appeals against conviction by individuals convicted as a result of Operation Care. There have been three appeals against sentence, of which two were successful and one was unsuccessful.
§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many individuals have brought complaints against more than one person in Operation Care. [98684]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe number of multiple allegations covered by the Operation Care investigation made by one complainant against a number of persons is not readily available. I will provide further information when it has been collated.