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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 October 2024

Debate

UK-Scottish Government Relations

Contribution

My Lords, that is a helpful Answer. However, the Minister knows that while justice is devolved, there is great concern here in the rest of the United Kingdom about the fact that Operation Branchform, which is dealing with serious matters of fraud, embezzlement and signature-copying, has now taken over three years. It is in no one’s interest that it should drag on and on. So, if Police Scotland asks us to provide specialist help from the National Crime Agency and the Serious Fraud Office, can we give it that help?

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