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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

I understand where the noble Lord is coming from. During my political life I had to deal with a case that was extremely similar to the one mentioned by the noble Lord of the tragic death of two young children in Greece. At the time I felt considerable frustration that more could not be done to make sure that the jurisdiction within which that terrible incident took place was not made more effective. The Conservative Government was in place at the time. With good reason they took the view that there was very little that they could do in the circumstances. Therefore, I understand and share the noble Lord’s frustration. I certainly commit to having a word on the issue with my good friend Mr Sutcliffe to see how just how far his sympathy and support went and what work he has commissioned as a consequence. We should conduct these sessions in good humour and with good intent.