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HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI thank all noble Lords for tabling amendments on this important topic. I first clarify to the noble Lord, Lord Lennie, and others that I thought it would be helpful to email…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillWithout giving a specific commitment about Thursday, because I have a number of things in my diary, not least because I am answering further Questions in this House, I will…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, these are a number of technical amendments tabled by the Government in my name to ensure that financial collateral arrangements, charges and securities are carved out…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI am grateful for the patience of noble Lords. I propose to deal with the points raised by the noble Lord, Lord Mendelsohn. As for the technical amendments talked about by the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsFirst, I pay tribute to the work my noble friend has done, both in the other place and in this House, to draw attention to this unfolding scandal. The issue of privileged access…11 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsI thank the noble Lord for his question. We are actively considering who should chair the inquiry at the moment, and as soon as I have further information, I will refer it to the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsMy Lords, I join the noble Lord in paying tribute to all those Members from both Houses who have laboured for many years to draw attention to this unfolding scandal. While the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsThe Horizon IT system was put in place in 1999, with the first issues being raised by sub-postmasters in the early 2000s. Mr Justice Fraser has considered what happened over this…11 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsMy noble friend makes a good point, but powers to bring a private prosecution are not specific to the Post Office. The Post Office has the same rights as any other person, whether…11 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsThe Post Office operates as an independent business. As noble Lords would expect, it has all the necessary insurance in place for a company of this kind. It is not, however,…11 Jun 2020HANSARDHorizon: Sub-postmaster ConvictionsWell, we are committed to getting to the bottom of this scandal. I can tell noble Lords that, yes, the Post Office has committed to co-operate fully with the inquiry; Ministers…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillYes, of course. I would be very happy to do so.09 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI start by thanking all noble Lords, both in person and virtually, for their insightful contributions to this debate, which has shown this House at its best, and for the…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.09 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, we have faced, and continue to face, a global health emergency on an unprecedented scale. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to our country and our…09 Jun 2020