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Proceeding contribution from Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 29 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill [HL].


Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill [HL]

My Lords, I understand that point but the noble Lord will recognise that I have crucial reservations about the amendment. We agree with the principle and we will take steps to implement it. However, we do not think that it should be in the Bill, and certainly not in the terms of the amendment. There is no disagreement between us in principle as regards the objective, which we will seek to realise. I undertake to be clearer at Third Reading than I am today as regards how the Government foresee that happening. I am aware that this may not—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
698 c598 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accountability Charities Bank services Banks Building societies Big Lottery Fund
Legislation
Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link
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