Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill

Lord McColl of Dulwich Excerpts
Monday 7th October 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McColl of Dulwich Portrait Lord McColl of Dulwich (Con)
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My Lords, is the Minister aware that the University of Nottingham conducted a cost-benefit analysis of my Bill and showed that it would have saved £25 million in the past two years had it been implemented? A 12-month period of support would allow victims to get into work, supporting themselves and contributing to the economy.

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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I thank my noble friend for that question. He refers to a period of 12 months, but the two initial phases—when someone has received positive reasonable grounds, and conclusive grounds—each give a minimum of 45 days’ support. Together, that is a minimum of 90 days. Someone may well receive a longer period of support.