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Written question asked by Lord Harris of Haringey (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2003.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
Whether, in view of the acquittal of Lord Condon and Sir John Stevens for alleged breaches of health and safety legislation, they regard it as a sensible use of the public purse for one public body to prosecute another after remedial notices have been complied with; and what benefits, if any, they see as flowing from this prosecution. [HL 3717].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 3717; 652 c70-1WA
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Enforcement Health and safety Police Prosecutions Metropolitan Police Stevens, John CC Condon, Lord