Second reading of Terrorist Asset Freezing etc. Bill [HL]
16 November 2010 (updated on 16 November 2010)
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, introduced the second reading of the Terrorist Asset Freezing etc. Bill [HL] in the House of Commons on Monday 15 November. The Bill passed without a vote and will now be considered by a Public Bill Committee.
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