Contributions
215 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMany of us are still concerned that we may end up with a no-deal exit for Great Britain. Can my right hon. and learned Friend assure me that we will make sure, in the Bill, that…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillAnd the Government will abide by it.22 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister’s StatementThe Prime Minister said that he wanted to leave with a deal, and he has shown determination and flexibility to reach a deal, for which he deserves credit. He will be aware,…19 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsThe publication of specific proposals to deal with the backstop is to be welcomed, as is the Prime Minister’s commitment to not having physical infrastructure in Northern Ireland…03 Oct 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019My hon. Friend will be aware that the Prime Minister has said that he will both obey the law and not seek an extension. Can my hon. Friend point to any legal argument made by any…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's Role in Creating a Safe EnvironmentAt best, the Prime Minister’s answers to some of the questions last night were deeply insensitive, but the concern that many of us have is that there is a deliberate strategy of…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandIt is clear from what my right hon. Friend is saying that if we have a no-deal Brexit and Stormont is not up and running, to protect the rights of Northern Ireland, we need to…05 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister has said that the Prorogation of Parliament is nothing to do with Brexit. Is that still his position?04 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitThe Prime Minister will be aware that many of us are concerned that we are currently on course to leave the European Union without a deal on 31 October and that we will not have…03 Sept 2019HANSARDEnforcement AgentsFurther to a statement made by the then Under-Secretary of State for Justice, my hon. and learned Friend the Member for South East Cambridgeshire (Lucy Frazer) [ Official Report ,…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPrison Service Pay Review Body Recommendations 2019-20: Government ResponseI am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay rises for prison staff. The prison service pay review body has made its recommendations for the 2019-20 pay award and we are…22 Jul 2019HANSARDResponse to Opposition Day Debate: Prisons and ProbationToday I would like to update the House on prisons and probation following the Opposition day debate of 14 May 2019. Our prison and probation systems have faced challenges in…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPersonal Injury CompensationEarlier today, I notified the market via the London Stock Exchange group that I would today lay a statutory instrument to change the discount rate applicable to personal injury…15 Jul 2019HANSARDShort SentencesThere is persuasive evidence that short custodial sentences do not work for the purposes of rehabilitation and helping some offenders to turn their backs on crime. They are highly…09 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorceAs I said earlier, there is a wider debate on this matter. I believe that the earlier such support can be provided, the better. When it comes to reform of divorce law, my argument…09 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorceWhen people make the difficult decision to divorce, the evidence suggests that counselling will often be too late at that stage. Seeking counselling would be a personal choice for…09 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorceI think there is a wider debate to be had about how Government as a whole can address issues that lead to relationship breakdown. Simply funding marriage support services may not…09 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorceFamily mediation offers a way to resolve child or financial arrangements without litigation, and child contact centres provide safe, neutral venues where separated couples can…09 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorceI do agree with my hon. Friend, and I am interested by the insights into the Bottomley household. The fact that our current divorce laws introduce conflict at the point of divorce…09 Jul 2019HANSARDShort Sentences“Shortly” means “shortly”. [Laughter.] I am not going to elaborate on that, but I will say that in considering sentencing reform it is necessary also to look more broadly at the…09 Jul 2019