Oral Answers to Questions

Catherine McKinnell Excerpts

Tuesday 5th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[John Glen]

I cannot give my hon. Friend the exact figure, but we are anxious to crack down on suspicious activity when reports give us reason to believe that further measures are necessary. We have taken action in improving cross-governmental co-ordination, and we are working closely with the Home Office on the suspicious activity reports.

[Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Lab)]

The Financial Secretary was unable to answer this question yesterday, so I shall ask it again. Can the Economic Secretary explain why, although the call for evidence on extending corporate liability for economic crime closed two years ago, we have yet to receive a response or see any action?

[John Glen]

The Ministry of Justice is looking at that, and will present its response to the call for evidence later this year.