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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Goodhart (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 2 March 2011.


Bribery Act 2010

Question
My Lords, does my noble friend agree that bribery and corruption are hugely damaging to developing countries, not least to those in North Africa and the Middle East, and that that is a very important reason why the Government should not delay any further in bringing this Act into force?
Answer

My Lords, the Government are taking strong action on anti-corruption, including the recovery and freezing of corrupt assets in the areas the noble Lord has referred to, but the message is clear from this House that there is a matter of national reputation involved in any further delay. I duly take note of that.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
725 c1055 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Legislation
Bribery Act 2010
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk