HL Deb 16 December 2002 vol 642 cc64-5WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 22 October (HL Deb, col. 1213), whether the National High Tech Crime Unit is now fully staffed. [HL487]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) of the National Crime Squad is currently recruiting to fill eight vacant and two new posts. This will take its complement to 50 staff.

Funds have been set aside from Spending Review 2002 to continue to resource this unit at least until the end of 2005–06.