Horizon IT System: Civil Proceedings

Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 5 February 2024.

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Photo of Lord Sikka Lord Sikka Labour

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to ensure that the statute of limitations does not prevent those affected by defects in the Post Office’s Horizon software from bringing litigation against any party associated with it.

Photo of Lord Offord of Garvel Lord Offord of Garvel The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The Government are confident that the statute of limitations will not have the effect which the noble Lord's Question implies.

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