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Government is using Post Office as 'shield' over Horizon compensation schemes, outgoing CEO Nick Read tells inquiry

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Nick Read , who resigned last month , was giving evidence at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry .

Hundreds of sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted due to faulty Horizon computer software.

Mr Read said it was "astonishing" Post Office was involved in administration of compensation schemes.

He denied the company was instructed to minimise or supress compensation claims.

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