§ Mr. WoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government are taking to address human trafficking in(a) Europe and (b) throughout the world. [93145]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienOrganised immigration crime is on of the Government's highest priorities in the fight against organised and international crime. A multi-agency task force, known as 'Reflex', co-ordinates UK960W action against organised immigration crime. Since April 2002, 17 organised crime groups have been disrupted and a further 69 investigations are on-going. In addition to contributing to the work of the UN, OSCE, IOM and others on this issue, the UK has contributed over £600,000 in the last three years to assist partners worldwide in tackling this criminal trade.