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HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic ViolenceI congratulate the Attorney General on her appointment; likewise, I look forward to a constructive working relationship with her. Charities and police forces across the country…28 Apr 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative Industries14. What recent assessment she has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the UK’s creative industries.03 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI recently met Centrepoint, which does fantastic work on youth homelessness, which is sadly rising, with an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK homeless or at risk. One of…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Ministry of Justice SpendingIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Robert Neill)for securing it. It is also a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the…03 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Creative IndustriesThe Musicians Union states that most UK musicians rely on performing and touring in the EU to make a living, so a bad deal or a no-deal Brexit will jeopardise their careers. I…03 Oct 2019HANSARDWomen’s Mental HealthThat is absolutely right. Health visitors have a huge role to play, and we know from our constituency work that they are under a huge amount of strain and often the same issues…03 Oct 2019HANSARDWomen’s Mental HealthIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing it. Although the issue of women’s mental health is wide-ranging, I will…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Arms Export Licences (Saudi Arabia)Despite repeated assurances from the Government over the years that they had acted within the law concerning export licences for arms to Saudi Arabia, we found out last week that…26 Sept 2019HANSARDFreedom of Movement10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on the rights of (a) EU and (b) UK citizens of immediately ending freedom of movement in the event…05 Sept 2019HANSARDFreedom of MovementMany EU nationals in my constituency have endured incredible stress and anxiety owing to the uncertainty that they have faced since the referendum. Their rights have been used as…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseCity airport consultation plans have proposed an additional 110 flights a day, many of which would fly over my constituency. Given that we already face noise and air pollution…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Youth ServicesYouth First provides fantastic youth services across Lewisham, and it was instrumental in bringing the community together when 15-year-old Jay Hughes was murdered last November.…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Female Offender Strategy: One Year OnSome 62% of women in prison are serving short sentences. My right hon. Friend talks about drug and alcohol programmes and early interventions. Does he agree with me that it would…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Female Offender Strategy: One Year OnWill the hon. Gentleman give way?24 Jul 2019HANSARDFeltham A Young Offenders InstitutionI visited Feltham with the Justice Committee earlier this year, and I am saddened, although not wholly surprised, by the inspection report. According to the report, self-harm has…24 Jul 2019HANSARDHomelessnessEarlier this month, a young homeless woman in Forest Hill, Stefania Bada, died after contracting an infection. Since 2010, the number of rough sleepers in this country has more…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseStaff in libraries across Bromley are currently on indefinite strike because of draconian terms and conditions placed on them by the contractor, Greenwich Leisure Ltd, and Bromley…18 Jul 2019HANSARDModern Slavery Act: Business ComplianceI thank the Minister for her answer, but the number of potential victims of modern slavery identified in the UK each year has more than doubled since 2015 and now stands at just…15 Jul 2019HANSARDModern Slavery Act: Business Compliance5. What steps his Department is taking to monitor business compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.15 Jul 2019HANSARDShort SentencesIn the past five years, more than 300,000 prison sentences of less than a year have been handed out, but the reoffending rate among that cohort is a staggering 64.4%. The Justice…09 Jul 2019