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HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen Government Ministers decide to have disappearing messages on their phones as standard, or when Ministers decide to omit certain information because it seems beneficial, is…04 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressMy hon. Friend is making an important contribution about the effort, time and amount of documentation involved. She has also spoken about the cost and suggested a number of things…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI think what has struck me most about this whole affair is not what has been said, but what has been missing. Over the past week, we have seen endless coverage of private…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightNo one, regardless of where they live, should ever experience such heinous crimes. The Government are absolutely committed to supporting all victims and survivors. My Department,…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightMy hon. Friend is a tireless champion for tackling violence against women and girls. Ensuring that victims receive the right, timely support is central to the Government’s…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightI welcome the shadow Minister’s question. She will know that this Government are putting victims back at the heart of our criminal justice system by investing the biggest ever…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsOur cross-Government violence against women and girls strategy, published on 18 December, sets out our strategic direction and concrete actions to prevent violence and abuse,…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend for supporting her constituents so diligently, and for raising this matter with me today. The Government are committed to ensuring that victims of domestic…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend for making that fundamentally important point in the Chamber. I, too, am horrified at the horrific racially motivated sexual attacks that seem to be…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI welcome that really important question from the hon. Gentleman, and he is right to address this issue. A core part of our violence against women and girls strategy is tackling…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the right hon. Lady for raising that issue. I had hoped to drop in to the event that she hosted yesterday in Parliament to meet Jean directly. Ministerial responsibilities…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for her question. I had the privilege of meeting the Katie Trust last week to discuss that precise issue, and later today I am meeting…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee for raising this issue. It is a horrific statistic that she cites, but sadly it is not uncommon across all professions,…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the hon. Lady for her question, which builds on another question that I previously answered. We need to take a holistic approach to tackling violence against women and…29 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I could not agree more with the hon. Gentleman. He is fundamentally correct that the Bill is about much more than just the duty of candour. This is about rebuilding the trust…27 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I beg to move, That if, at the conclusion of this Session of Parliament, proceedings on the Public Office (Accountability) Bill have not been completed, they shall be resumed in…27 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I thank the hon. Lady for raising the issue regarding the Chinook disaster. I recently had the privilege of meeting the bereaved families of the Chinook disaster, and I want to…27 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I thank all Members who have contributed to the debate for their continued support for what is, as they have said, a fundamentally important landmark Bill. It is for the 97, but…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Victims and Courts BillI will be attending.20 Apr 2026HANSARD Victims and Courts BillI beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendments 4B and 4C.20 Apr 2026