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Bereavement after a Public Disaster

Tuesday 9 June 2020 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Key points

  • Maria Eagle asked about the Government's plans to help bereaved individuals following public disasters.
  • She mentioned her introduced Public Advocate Bill and Lord Wills' similar proposal in the House of Lords.
  • The Lord Chancellor will meet with Maria Eagle and Lord Wills to discuss their proposals.

Questions & Answers

Q1 Maria Eagle Lab Pope Acre
Context

Proposed Public Advocate Bill and campaigning by Hillsborough families.

Question

Inquires about the Government's plans to help bereaved individuals following public disasters, mentions her introduced Public Advocate Bill and Lord Wills' similar proposal in the House of Lords. Asks if the Lord Chancellor will meet with her and Lord Wills to discuss strengthening proposals for these provisions.

Answer from Alex Chalk (Minister of State)

Acknowledges the hon. Lady's efforts on this issue and confirms that he has spoken with the Lord Chancellor who will be happy to have the requested meeting.

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