Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Thursday 24th October 2019

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Marcus Fysh Portrait Mr Marcus Fysh (Yeovil) (Con)
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Two residents of my local hospice were sent home from it this week because of the trustees’ decision to close it, and the situation has really upset the whole community. May we have a debate on how trustees must observe strict codes of transparency, accountability and professionalism so that we can get this decision reversed?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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That is exactly the sort of issue that should be brought to an Adjournment debate, with reference to the specific trustees and to the trust concerned. Trustees have fiduciary duties that they must follow.