§ Lord Faulkner of Worcesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Companies Investigation branch investigating the alleged role of British American Tobacco in tobacco smuggling has so far taken advice or evidence regarding BAT's conduct from either the European Union anti-fraud office (OLAF) or the legal team that has been conducting a racketeering action against BAT and other tobacco companies on behalf of the State Governors of Columbia; and if not whether they plan to do so. [HL5421]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleThe investigation into allegations that British American Tobacco was implicated in smuggling are continuing. Confidential investigation is being conducted under Section 447 of the Companies Act 1985. The department does not comment on any aspects of such inquiries.