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HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIt is an absolute privilege to bring the Bill back to the House on Report. I know that Members across the House have long supported it and have been waiting for its return. At its…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI am going to make some progress, but I will give way. It is essential that there is accountability, not denial, so that those affected get the support they need, not obstruction.…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI will make some progress, and then I will take interventions. Many have graciously—often at huge personal and emotional cost—shared their experiences with us to shape the Bill.…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI thank the right hon. Member for her intervention. She has my assurance that we are clear that the Bill needs to apply across the United Kingdom, and we are working with devolved…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. We are seeking a full culture change, and are trying to prevent any kind of attitude of covering things up. I am happy to meet him…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI am going to make some progress, and then I will take interventions again. The amendments before the House ensure that the duty of candour and assistance applies to all…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI am very happy to meet the hon. Member and others, specifically in relation to the Ministry of Defence, and to give reassurance on how this can work and be done safely.14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIf it is specifically in relation to security services, and to security at the moment—14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIf I can just wait—14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIt is important to stress that nothing in this Bill, and nothing about its practical effect, changes our position in relation to national security. Many in our public services…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIt is absolutely right that recommendations are tracked and that we ensure there is a clear way of giving everyone confidence that recommendations will be implemented. The Cabinet…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillThe Government have already taken steps to improve transparency in response to inquiry recommendations, including launching the new gov.uk dashboards, which demonstrate progress…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillThe Office of the Chief Coroner has continued work to improve access to prevention of future deaths reports, while the Government seek to strengthen arrangements for responding to…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIt is clear that there needs to be public confidence about what happens to any recommendations, and this is therefore an area of work that is being considered. I am happy to…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for the time she has spent with me in raising this and other issues. Under our proposed expansion, multiple family members will be able to…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI will—my hon. Friend assists me in finding my place in my notes again, so I thank her.14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillMy hon. Friend has been a passionate advocate in relation to legally aided work, and I know that she will take every opportunity to raise concerns about the rates. The amendments…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillThe Bill allows a Minister to extend the duty and allows the flexibility to apply it to reviews where it would be most beneficial. I know that my hon. Friend has campaigned long…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillWith the leave of the House, it is an honour and a privilege to close today’s debate. This Bill exists because people refused to be silent, and because families who had lost…14 Jul 2026