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Written question asked by Andy Slaughter (Labour) on Thursday, 7 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2016. It was answered by Dominic Raab (Conservative) on Friday, 15 January 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Personal Injury: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will meet with representative bodies of people acting for personal injury complainants to discuss the outcome of his discussions with the insurance industry; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government continues to work with a wide range of stakeholders in taking forward the whiplash reform package announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement in November 2015. Officials met with representative bodies for claimant solicitors in December 2015 and a ministerial meeting is planned for the end of January 2016. They will have a further opportunity to comment when we consult on the detail of the reforms in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21525
Session
2015-16
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Compensation Insurance Personal injury
Link
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