Alex Davies-Jones

Alex Davies-Jones

Labour — Pontypridd

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 September 2025

Debate

Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved Families

Contribution

I am grateful for that question. I have heard the frustration and anger, both in this place and outside it, in relation to the need to introduce this quickly and urgently, but we have also heard directly from families about the need to get this right. It is our opportunity to do this, once and for all, and we will not rest until we get that right. I therefore refuse to put a timeline on it, but I do know that we need to do this quickly, and I have heard that today. First and foremost, however, it has to be done with the families first, and we will not proceed with anything that does not have their blessing and backing.

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