HC Deb 27 October 2003 vol 412 c122WS
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for how many staff at the National Criminal Intelligence Service have monitoring of allegations of bribery of foreign public officials is specifically as part of their job description; what percentage of time they are recommended as part of their job description to give such monitoring; and in which department of NCIS they are based. [132370]

Ms Blears

The National Criminal Intelligence Service has one member of staff who acts as the point of contact for allegations of bribery of foreign public officials. This role is included in the individual's job description although no recommended time is allocated to fulfil the role. These arrangements have been sufficient to discharge properly the responsibilities involved. The individual is a member of the International Division of the National Criminal Intelligence Service.

Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many allegations of corruption the National Criminal Intelligence Service has received since(a) 14 February 2002 and (b) January 2003 following the Memorandum of Understanding on Implementing Part 12 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001; how many of these allegations have resulted in investigations; and whether any charges have been brought or arrests made under Part 12 of the Act. [132371]

Ms Blears

The National Criminal Intelligence Service has logged the following notifications of corruption:

  • (a) Four in total since 14 February 2002.
  • (b) Two since January 2003.

One allegation has been forwarded for investigation. No charges have been made.