Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 July 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2010. It was answered by Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) on Monday, 26 July 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Corruption: Legislation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice (1) what meetings he and his officials have had with (a) non-governmental organisations and (b) business organisations on guidance under section 9 of the Bribery Act 2010;

Answer: Since taking office, no meetings have been held with non-governmental organisations or business organisations on guidance under section 9 of the Bribery Act. We have received written representations from the CBI, International Chamber of Commerce, GlaxoSmithKline, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, Transparency International (UK), Tearfund and the Bond Governance Group on the guidance under section 9 and the implementation of the Act generally.We announced on 20 July that we would be holding a public consultation exercise on the form and content of guidance to be issued under section 9 of the Act, beginning in late summer with a view to publishing guidance early in the new year in preparation for commencement of the Act in the spring of 2011.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10003; 514 c685-6W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Corruption: Legislation
Monday, 18 October 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Legislation: Bribery Act 2010
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk