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Business of the House

My right hon. Friend will be aware that the illegal gangmaster responsible for the deaths of 21 cockle pickers was sentenced to 14 years in prison just this week. I hope that sends the clear message to all illegal gangmasters that we are after them. Unfortunately, the people who benefited and profited from the product—the cockles—escaped prosecution. Will he use his good offices to highlight the plight of the families of the people who died, and make representations to the Chinese Government to protect them? Even today, those people are being harassed and intimidated by illegal gangmasters still chasing them for money.