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HANSARDDisclosure of Youth Criminal RecordsI am glad to see I serve some purpose, if there is anything wrong with the Minister’s heart—rise and/or sink, depending on his mood. He just mentioned the roll-out across…28 Mar 2019HANSARDDisclosure of Youth Criminal RecordsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Walker. I begin by thanking the Chair of the Justice Committee, the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Robert Neill)—he…28 Mar 2019HANSARDHouseholds Below Average Income StatisticsIt is disappointing that any child should be born in poverty, but the situation is not evenly spread. There is 42% child poverty in the Flint Castle and Holywell Central wards in…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is just a general point. I do not often follow tweets as being law and the way in which things will be, but I have just seen a tweet that says No. 10 will indicate that it…27 Mar 2019HANSARD European Council: Article 50 ExtensionWith due respect to the Minister, I am still not clear about the process from here. The world outside this Chamber would like to know on what day we will have a meaningful vote,…22 Mar 2019HANSARD Emergency Summit on Knife CrimeWill the Minister confirm that police overtime over the last five years is already at £1.7 billion, and that only £100 million is actually allocated for overtime and only to seven…22 Mar 2019HANSARD Overseas Electors Billrose —22 Mar 2019HANSARD Overseas Electors BillThe point that the hon. Member for Redditch (Rachel Maclean) made is surely erroneous, in the sense that members of the armed forces will not be overseas for 15-plus years. They…22 Mar 2019HANSARDWelsh Railway NetworkThe welcome investment in the Halton curve has meant that train services from Liverpool to Wrexham will very shortly recommence for the first time on a direct service, but will…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly ElectionThe Secretary of State has a difficult job, and I know that the Prime Minister is very busy with other matters, but the reason I was the last direct rule Minister for Northern…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI hope that the Leader of the House can help me with a debate on the question of Government consultations. The Home Office issued a consultation on air rifle misuse in October…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very valuable point. It is important to have a structure in place to raise awareness of the irresponsibility of letting dogs run wild. It is a…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I fully support the points made by my hon. Friend the Member for City of Chester (Christian Matheson). There is a…20 Mar 2019HANSARD InterserveThe community rehabilitation company Working Links collapsed a few weeks ago, and the assessment by the Government through the National Audit Office was that £467 million-worth of…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Far-right Violence and Online ExtremismThe UK Government currently chair the Commonwealth Heads of Government, of which New Zealand is a proud member. In passing on our condolences and our thanks for the excellent work…18 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementWill the Chancellor confirm that many millions of pounds more are being cut from the police budget than the £100 million he has put in for overtime to support our hard-pressed…13 Mar 2019HANSARDPrison Estate: Reducing CostsWill the Minister confirm to the House that he will not go cold on the Justice Secretary’s pledge to reduce short sentences? Short sentences and removing people from prison who…12 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Youth justice funding has fallen from £145 million to £71 million in the past 10 years. Yesterday, the Local Government Association said, “No more.” Is it right?12 Mar 2019HANSARDCommonwealth DayThe Minister will know that much good work is being done in relation to modern slavery, and she has said that she wants to promote trade. Will she try to marry the two by telling…11 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for East Devon (Sir Hugo Swire) and to have supported the hon. Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge) in his…07 Mar 2019