Private Military and Security Companies

Lord Hamilton of Epsom Excerpts
Tuesday 30th October 2012

(12 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Warsi Portrait Baroness Warsi
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The Government are discussing that with the UK auditing service. It will propose an independent auditing body or bodies which will effectively then regulate and ensure that the code is being properly implemented.

Lord Hamilton of Epsom Portrait Lord Hamilton of Epsom
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Will my noble friend confirm that one reason why piracy has been reduced so radically is the use of private security companies on merchant shipping going through pirate-infested areas?

Baroness Warsi Portrait Baroness Warsi
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It has been a contributory factor.