"In March 2023, the Department for Business and Trade formally launched the group litigation order compensation scheme to provide full and fair redress to the trailblazers who uncovered the Post Office Horizon scandal. I am pleased to confirm that, as of today, we have received full applications from over 95% …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"Parliament was notified last year of the Government’s intention to commission an independent review into allegations surrounding the Post Office’s network transformation programme (2010 to 2019).
I can now update Members that the investigation has begun. Adam Tolley KC has been appointed to lead the investigation, supported by an independent …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"I wish to update Parliament on a package of significant measures and a major investment to drive forward the delivery of the Industrial Strategy, strengthen the UK’s advanced manufacturing base, and ensure the country remains a leading hub for business and investment in a volatile global environment. This builds on …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"The enforcement activities of the Insolvency Service—tackling economic crime, disqualifying directors for corporate misconduct and winding up companies in the public interest—serve to protect market integrity. This, in turn, fosters economic growth by maintaining a trustworthy environment, conducive to investment and entrepreneurship.
"I am pleased to announce that the Government are today launching a public consultation on detailed design proposals of an inward UK corporate re-domiciliation regime as part of our industrial strategy commitment to modernise company law.
"This Government believe that business is the driver of growth and wealth everywhere across Britain. A thriving private sector is the single most powerful engine for improving livelihoods and places. The UK has some of the best, most innovative businesses in the world, and the most talented leaders and entrepreneurs …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"On 8 July last year, my predecessor announced the Government’s intention to launch a redress scheme for postmasters’ family members who were most severely affected by the Horizon scandal. This statement provides further information to the House about the scheme’s form, scope and eligibility criteria. While the scheme remains focused …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank the hon. Member for Exmouth and Exeter East (David Reed) for securing today’s important debate. He spoke about falling confidence in Royal Mail. I think the debate has shown that there is growing anger about failures of …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"Seriously, though, it is galling that Royal Mail is increasing the price of its services but is not meeting delivery targets. Our constituents rightly expect that, if they are paying more, they should get the service and deliveries on time. It is simply not good enough...." Blair McDougall - View Speech
"I will happily look at that. It is another example of a service that is simply not good enough.
As was mentioned, I recently met Royal Mail’s chief executive to press these issues directly. He was left in no doubt about the level of anger and concern across the House, …..." Blair McDougall - View Speech