Horizon: Sub-postmaster Convictions

Lord Mann Excerpts
Thursday 11th June 2020

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Mann Portrait Lord Mann (Non-Afl) [V]
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Being experienced, knowledgeable and of impeccable character, and having no vested interest, were seen to be the appropriate qualities required for the person to chair this inquiry. Can the Minister think of anyone better suited than the former postman Alan Johnson?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I thank the noble Lord for his question. We are actively considering who should chair the inquiry at the moment, and as soon as I have further information, I will refer it to the noble Lord.