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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 4 February 2010.


Corruption: Prosecutions

Question
My Lords, does the Minister agree that bribery does enormous damage, particularly to many developing countries, and that the Bribery Bill is an essential step in helping to defeat it?
Answer

Of course I agree, and I am grateful to the noble Lord for the part he has played in the Bill so far. As my noble friend mentioned a moment ago, bribery is a fact, but its corroding effect puts developing countries, in particular, back years and years.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
717 c295 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Corruption Prosecutions Overseas companies
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk