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Debate between Simon Fell and Vicky Ford
Tuesday 6th September 2022

(2 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vicky Ford Portrait Vicky Ford
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I find it slightly difficult to accept the premise of the hon. Gentleman’s question, because the Financial Action Task Force’s previous review, which looked at 60 different countries, found that the UK had one of the strongest systems for combating money laundering in the world. We have introduced the Economic Crime Act, and will take further action through corporate transparency reform and the introduction of the economic crime levy. We are working in partnership with many countries across the world to tackle illicit finance, to hold those who have been part of this terrible crime to account and to restore the money.

Simon Fell Portrait Simon Fell (Barrow and Furness) (Con)
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6. What recent steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen AUKUS—the Australia, UK and US partnership.