Debates between Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean and Baroness Williams of Trafford during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Wed 12th Sep 2018

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Debate between Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean and Baroness Williams of Trafford
Wednesday 12th September 2018

(6 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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The noble Lord makes a point that he has made before, and it is a very good one. Certainly, the review being carried out by Wendy Williams will teach us some lessons for the future to ensure that this never happens again. In addition, as I think I mentioned the other day, this issue makes clear the importance now of identity assurance.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean Portrait Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Lab)
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My Lords, if the Minister is so committed to getting this out in the open, why will the version of the report that is to be published be redacted?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, I cannot second-guess the thinking behind some of the decision-making, but it might be to protect some people’s names. However, as I have just said, the Prime Minister has committed to publication, whether in a redacted form or not.