§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to clarify the law relating to manslaughter to enable operators of seriously defective vehicles which subsequently kill to be liable to charges for serious offences. [13274]
§ Mr. MacleanThe Law Commission is examining the issue of corporate liability for manslaughter as part of its review of the law on involuntary manslaughter. The Government will consider whether to clarify the law in this area in the light of the commission's final report.