§ Mr. Mike HancockTo ask the Solicitor-General (1) when she will reply to the written questions, tabled by the hon. Member for Portsmouth South on 14 October 2003, refs(a) 131900, (b) 131901 and (c) 131902; [139578]
(2) how many (a) offences of fraud and (b) serious frauds involving breaches of trust by professionals were reported to the Serious Fraud Office in each of the last three years; how many prosecutions were initiated; what the outcome was in each case; and if she will make a statement; [131900]
(3) what plans she has to set up branches of the Serious Fraud Office in the regions; [131901]
(4) what recent assessment she has made of the work of the Serious Fraud Office; and if she will make a statement. [131902]
§ The Solicitor-GeneralI regret that it has not been possible to provide an answer before Prorogation. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Library.