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HANSARDReoffendingThe Government are talking a good game on reducing the cycle of reoffending, but meaningful prison education plays a key role in that objective. Recent analysis has found a…19 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthRegulating these companies effectively and putting a cap on excessive service charges, particularly when there is no evidence that the service is actually being delivered, would…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI am pleased to speak in today’s King’s Speech debate, with the theme “Backing business to create economic growth”. I know from meeting businesses across my constituency in all…18 May 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeThe Government’s White Paper represents a truly critical opportunity to transform the youth justice system and, importantly, reduce lifetime offending. We know that most offenders…18 May 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)The feeling of the organisations and charities that I have spoken to is that everybody in the judiciary should have the opportunity to go through trauma-informed training and…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)I thank the Minister for her remarks. I am still keen to see progress to ensure that everybody in the judiciary has that mandatory training. As we start to accept that domestic…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eleventh sitting)I rise to speak to my new clause 6, which would introduce specialist courts for sexual offences and domestic abuse cases. It is similar to new clause 2, tabled in the name of the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)Me again. The new clauses would require provision for the training of the judiciary and, under new clause 30, for court staff. Each of these clauses focuses on a different area.…28 Apr 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of Living17. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the conflict in the middle east on energy costs.28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)If the Government will not agree to a pilot or to a report that would allow us to scrutinise whether the changes that they have introduced in the Bill actually make a difference…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)The new clause is consequential on amendment 16. Amendment 16 would require the Government to pilot the removal of the right to elect trial by jury before national implementation…28 Apr 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of LivingIn my constituency, the owner of a haulage business—a vital industry that keeps our economy moving—has reported a 40% increase in the cost of diesel. It is at risk of going bust,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)I would still like to press my new clause to a vote, because having a pilot we can refer to, as in the earlier two-trials model, is really important. We should be data and…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)Will the Minister give way?28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eleventh sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)I am happy to withdraw the new clause, on the basis that the Government continue to work on the measures that they have already introduced. Let me quickly put on the record the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. It is a worrying trend that the number of hours that are being used efficiently in Crown courts every day seems to be decreasing year on…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.28 Apr 2026