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HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank Members for raising those important points. We discussed whistleblowers and the protections needed for them a lot in the oral evidence sessions. It is essential that if…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)I am happy to do that.02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Third sitting)I genuinely do not think that we have crossed wires here. The intention of the Bill is the same as that of the amendments; it is just about how we are doing this. Our approach…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fourth sitting)Clause 5 sets out the offence of failing to comply with the duty of candour and assistance, as set out in clauses 2 to 4 of the Bill, so that the duty has bite. The offence is…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)I do not have any questions. We are short of time, so I would rather allow other members of the Committee to ask questions.27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q You will have heard that there is a sense of impatience to get this legislation implemented as quickly as possible, and that is justified given how long people have waited for…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to put on the record that my brother is a senior police officer in the South Wales police. Chief Constable, can you discuss the practicalities and the impact on policing…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Thank you. That is very helpful.27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you both for being here this afternoon. The Government recognise that the provisions in the Bill on legal aid provide a significant expansion of legal aid. Can you talk to…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)I will write to you.27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)I will write to you too, Jenni. Jenni Hicks: Sorry, I am so aware that I only have 10 minutes.27 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersI will happily clarify it. I was not accusing the hon. Lady of misinformation; I was saying that there is a lot of misinformation out there regarding this issue, and that it is…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention—it is important to put on record the nuance in this area. It is also important to recognise that levels of violence in prison are…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersI welcome the intervention by the right hon. Gentleman. He always tries to be helpful in debates, and I welcome that. Some of the prisoners held on E wing at HMP Downview have had…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersI congratulate the hon. Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul) on securing this debate. This is an important issue that inspires much emotion from both sides of the debate, and it is…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersI will, but only briefly, because I am conscious of the time.24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersIt would not be appropriate for me to comment on the devolved competencies of another legislature—this is something for the Scottish Government to determine—but I can outline what…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersI totally agree with that, and I thank my hon. Friend for his work, both inside and outside this House, to help women in incredibly vulnerable positions. He is correct, and we…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersMy hon. Friend is right, and I hope to put on record some clarity and facts this evening, rather than just fuelling misinformation. The current policy, which was brought in by the…24 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersMy priority is ensuring the safety of all prisoners on our estate. That requires a strict regime and a strict policy. I have met far too many female prisoners who—as my hon.…24 Nov 2025