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New clause 3 - Compensation

Part of Civil Contingencies Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 5:00 pm on 10 February 2004.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 5:00, 10 February 2004

On recent form I would expect the Minister to reply by saying that yes, of course, he will certainly be thinking of paying compensation in almost all circumstances, unless there are compelling reasons for not doing so. That is what the new Clause says, but I do not expect him to accept it.

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