PARLIAMENTARY OMBUDSMAN AND EQUITABLE LIFE POLICYHOLDERS

Early day motion 1423, tabled 5 May 2009 by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 351 members.

That this House notes the Parliamentary Ombudsman has taken the unusual step of using powers under the 1967 Act to present Parliament with a further and final report on Equitable Life; also notes that the Public Administration Select Committee's second report on Equitable Life, Justice denied? concluded that the Government response to the Parliamentary Ombudsman's report was inadequate as a remedy for injustice; recognises the vital role the Ombudsman plays in public life; reaffirms the duty of Parliament to support the office of the Ombudsman; believes the Government should accept the recommendations of the Ombudsman on compensating policyholders who have suffered loss; welcomes the formation of the All-Party Group on Justice for Equitable Life Policyholders; and notes with regret its necessary formation and the fact that over 30,000 people have already died waiting for a just resolution to this saga.

Signatures by party: Conservative 150, Labour 114, Liberal Democrat 62, DUP 8, Scottish National Party 6, Independent 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Respect 1, UUP 1.