Minister: Postmasters exoneration law expected next month
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Minister: Postmasters exoneration law expected next month
A law aimed at exonerating postmasters caught up in the Horizon scandal is expected to be brought forward “as soon as possible next month”, the Commons has heard.
Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake made the claim as he updated MPs on the Government’s plans.
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