Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 5 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 351 members in total.

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PARLIAMENTARY OMBUDSMAN AND EQUITABLE LIFE POLICYHOLDERS

That this House notes the Parliamentary Ombudsman has taken the unusual step of using powers under the 1967 Act to present Parliament with a further and final report on Equitable Life; also notes that the Public Administration Select Committee's second report on Equitable Life, Justice denied? concluded that the Government response to the Parliamentary Ombudsman's report was inadequate as a remedy for injustice; recognises the vital role the Ombudsman plays in public life; reaffirms the duty of Parliament to support the office of the Ombudsman; believes the Government should accept the recommendations of the Ombudsman on compensating policyholders who have suffered loss; welcomes the formation of the All-Party Group on Justice for Equitable Life Policyholders; and notes with regret its necessary formation and the fact that over 30,000 people have already died waiting for a just resolution to this saga.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1423 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Ian Gibson

Lord Tyrie

Tony Wright

Derek Wyatt

Daniel Kawczynski

Baroness Kramer

Subjects

Financial services

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk