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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 October 2026
Debate
Public Office (Accountability) BillContribution
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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