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Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill

I am sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker. My mind was elsewhere. I think I owe the House a brief explanation of the motion—[Interruption.] No, just a brief presentation. The short story is that the business motion will extend the deadline for the Bill by just seven days. I am moving the motion because the Government have tabled quite significant amendments, which I hope will meet the anxieties expressed both in this House and the other place. If we are to complete the business, it is important that we allow ourselves an extra week beyond the existing deadline. Let me explain the situation to hon. Members who might not be aware of it. There is a deadline because this is a carry-over Bill. Under Standing Order No. 80A, such Bills usually last for only one year; tomorrow would be this Bill’s deadline. The slight paradox is that hon. Members on both sides of the House support the principle of the Bill. The remaining issue is whether and when the Bill should be extended to police and prison custody. The Government have tabled significant amendments in an effort to address concerns, but we will of course need time to debate them.