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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 October 2026

Debate

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Contribution

21: Clause 4, page 4, line 19, after “authority” insert “or as any subcontractor in any chain of provision to a service provider” Member's explanatory statement This amendment, together with Lord Marks’ amendment to page 4, line 28, ensures that any person involved in providing a service to a service provider which was subcontracted will fall under the duty to comply with the duty of candour and assistance to an inquiry or investigation.

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