To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been (a) prosecuted for and (b) convicted of prostitute-soliciting in Northern Ireland in each of the last two years; and how many of these were (i) UK citizens, (ii) EU foreign nationals and (iii) non-EU foreign nationals. (240565)

In 2005 and 2006 (the latest years for which data are available), there were no prosecutions or convictions for prostitute-soliciting in Northern Ireland.

Data are collated on the principal offence rule; so only the most serious offence with which an offender is charged is included.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people have been (a) prosecuted for and (b) convicted of brothel-keeping in Northern Ireland in each of the last two years; and how many of these were (i) UK citizens, (ii) EU foreign nationals and (iii) non-EU foreign nationals. (240566)

In 2005, three persons were prosecuted and convicted for brothel-keeping in Northern Ireland, all of whom had addresses in the UK; in 2006 (the latest year for which data are available), there were no prosecutions or convictions for this offence.

Data are collated on the principal offence rule; so only the most serious offence with which an offender is charged is included.

There have been a number of recent raids on brothels in Northern Ireland, specifically when PSNI have been concerned that victims of human trafficking might be involved.