Fujitsu: Post Office Horizon Case Debate

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Lord Wigley

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Fujitsu: Post Office Horizon Case

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Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill
Tuesday 17th March 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Leong Portrait Lord Leong (Lab)
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I am afraid I do not know the answer to that, but I will definitely find out and write to the noble Lord.

Lord Wigley Portrait Lord Wigley (PC)
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My Lords, is it not inconceivable, in the circumstances that have developed, that Fujitsu could get away without making a payment? Should there not now be a ring-fenced fund into which it is required to pay, so that all the liability does not land on the taxpayer?

Lord Leong Portrait Lord Leong (Lab)
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As I mentioned earlier, we are in constant conversation with Fujitsu. It has already committed to pay compensation, but how and when that happens is currently being consulted on.

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