Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean
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Baroness Williams of Trafford
The noble Lord makes a point that he has made before, and it is a very good one. Certainly, the review being carried out by Wendy Williams will teach us some lessons for the future to ensure that this never happens again. In addition, as I think I mentioned the other day, this issue makes clear the importance now of identity assurance.
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Lab)
My Lords, if the Minister is so committed to getting this out in the open, why will the version of the report that is to be published be redacted?
Baroness Williams of Trafford
My Lords, I cannot second-guess the thinking behind some of the decision-making, but it might be to protect some people’s names. However, as I have just said, the Prime Minister has committed to publication, whether in a redacted form or not.