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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2017. It was answered by Phillip Lee (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 December 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Package Holidays: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the Government's timescale is for implementing any changes resulting from his Department's recent call for evidence on fraudulent gastric illness claims.

Answer

On 9 July 2017, the Secretary of State announced a package of measures to tackle abuse in this area. One of these was the Call for Evidence which closed on 10 November. We are considering the way forward and will announce the next steps in due course, with a view to implementing any changes as soon as practicable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120252
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Compensation Fraud Evidence Food poisoning Package holidays
Link
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