CCRC Decision on 44 Post Office Prosecutions Debate
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Gareth Thomas
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CCRC Decision on 44 Post Office Prosecutions
Gareth Thomas Excerpts(4 years, 2 months ago)
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Paul Scully
Nobody but nobody, least of all me, can fail to be appalled by what we read about some of the situations, and some of the hardship and worse that many constituents have been through. That is why I am determined to listen to the evidence to ensure that we get those answers, so that it can never happen again.
Gareth Thomas (Harrow West) (Lab/Co-op)
The truth is that Ministers have set up a half-baked inquiry in response to this extraordinary scandal, without the powers to fully get to the bottom of this mess. Will the Minister at least commit to returning to this House to set out in full both the compensation arrangements and any financial implications for the future of the Post Office?
Paul Scully
Let us see what the result is from Sir Wyn Williams’ investigations and inquiry in the first place. Compensation is a matter for the Post Office, which has talked about the historical shortfall scheme. It wants to ensure that people who are wrongfully convicted are compensated accordingly.