Debates between Lord Young of Cookham and Lord Khan of Burnley during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Young of Cookham and Lord Khan of Burnley
Monday 29th July 2024

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Khan of Burnley Portrait Lord Khan of Burnley (Lab)
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My Lords, I always enjoy my noble friend’s mystification. However, I cannot comment on this particular issue. Noble Lords are very welcome to ask any questions, and I am looking forward to them.

Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Lord Young of Cookham (Con)
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My Lords, was there not an independent review into all these matters which found

“no evidence of corruption, wrongdoing or illegality”?

Lord Khan of Burnley Portrait Lord Khan of Burnley (Lab)
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That is absolutely the case. However, there are recommendations on decision-making, governance and scrutiny. I appreciate the noble Lord’s question.