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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Hatton

Chalk vows to work with Labour MP who says public advocate plan not good enough

PA Wire

The Justice Secretary has committed to working with a leading campaigner on proposals to introduce an official advocate for families affected by major disasters such as Hillsborough, after the Commons heard the plans are “nowhere near good enough”.

Labour former minister Maria Eagle, who has been vocal in her calls for legislation to establish an independent representative for the bereaved and survivors of disasters involving public authorities, said the Government’s plans “need to be strengthened”.

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