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Bribery Bill [HL]

I remember when we heard that the United States Government had provided guidance for their companies on exactly this premise and how impressed we were by the comfort that they gave to United States companies. I know that there are differences in the structure of our governmental organisations which would make it impossible to copy exactly. But it is important. A combination of adequate and proper procedures and decent guidance will make it very difficult to step beyond the line of appropriate and decent behaviour. Furthermore, it is essential to put that in the Bill and it should be perpetually kept up to date. They are protections for companies, which make sure exactly where our ideas lie and where the borders are. That would be a great improvement.