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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Parnaby

‘Rich and powerful witnesses should not be able to avoid giving evidence to MPs’

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Witnesses should not be able to avoid giving evidence at inquiries after “an increasing number of rich and powerful” people have done so in recent years, MPs have said.

The Committee of Privileges has published a report recommending legislation which would ensure Parliament can compel witnesses to turn up to the House of Commons when summoned.

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