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Debate between Karl McCartney and Michael Fabricant
Tuesday 16th December 2014

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karl McCartney Portrait Karl MᶜCartney (Lincoln) (Con)
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3. What recent steps he has taken to prevent fraudulent whiplash claims.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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9. What recent steps he has taken to prevent fraudulent whiplash claims; and if he will make a statement.

Shailesh Vara Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Mr Shailesh Vara)
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The Government are taking forward a whiplash reform programme that will deter unnecessary, exaggerated or speculative claims. Reforms to control the costs of claims were implemented on 1 October, and on 2 December we announced further plans to have independence and quality safeguards in the system for obtaining expert evidence.

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