Extract from second reading debate (Lords) of the Dormant Assets Bill - May 26

Thursday, 27 May 2021 07:40

Lord Patten (Con):...Thirdly, has my noble friend or her officials come across any notable reluctance on the part of potential new entrants to get involved? Of course, we cannot name and shame because dealing with dormant assets is a voluntary process, and we value the co-operation there has been in these voluntary schemes. However, I wonder whether more can be done to involve active consideration of dormant assets, using the framework of ESG—environmental, social and governance practices...Request free trial