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HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)We have heard from Opposition Members this morning about how defendants should have confidence in the system and about choice and being fair, whether it is in magistrates courts…16 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.14 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsA constituent of mine, Emma, has been left with significant injuries following poor maternity care during childbirth. For more than 20 years she has been fighting for, but has…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fourth sitting)I am listening intently to what the hon. Gentleman is saying. How do the disclosure aspects he is talking about link to the amendment we are discussing?14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)The hon. Member is presenting her case, her argument, very well and eloquently. To pick up on one point, she said that there were no victims before the verdict, but I would argue…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)Will the Minister give way?14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)I am proud to stand with the Minister and the Government on the Bill. Members on the Committee and in the Chamber have often used the terminology of “abolishing” jury trials. The…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCabinet Office… I welcome comments from the Prime Minister calling for legislation to remove peerages from disgraced peers such as Mandelson, and I hope he will go even further and look at the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)Good morning, all. I welcome your work and the support that you offer victims—all of you, in what you have been doing. I am sure there is cross-party support for that in the room…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)Q At the risk of sounding like a broken record, thank you to the panel for coming in. It is very brave of you to come and relive your stories and experiences. Following on from…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)I will keep it quick. I think we all agree that victims are very brave, and we know that the delays are having a massive effect on them. I think we all agree, too, that the…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)Q It is good to see you again, Claire. I echo everyone else’s comments about your very powerful evidence. You will remember that the last time you attended a debate in the…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for being here, Chief Constable. Before I ask my question, I should declare that I worked as a serving officer for three police forces across the country. Chief…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)Thank you, and thank you for your service. My question is about the morale and mental health of police officers, as you might expect. It is not to the same level as victims, but…25 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsAs the Prime Minister mentioned earlier, the chief executive officer of Travelodge has today again refused to attend a meeting with Members of this House and the other place to…18 Mar 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsGiven the recent high-profile case involving the hotel chain Travelodge, which I know the Minister has been involved in, does she agree that tackling violence against women and…17 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationMany people still have to repeatedly prove who they are to different parts of Government. Does the Chief Secretary agree that a trusted digital identity system could make public…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI completely agree. Children must never be used as a tool through which abuse can continue after separation. Removing the presumption also sends a clear message that children’s…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillAt the heart of the reforms before us today is one word and one simple question: the word is victims and the question is, how do we ensure that victims actually receive the…10 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyI thank the Minister for his updates. The Home Secretary was absolutely right last week that the public expect a controlled and orderly immigration system. I fully support her…09 Mar 2026