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HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Twelfth sitting)I am slightly confused about what the hon. Member seeks to improve with new clause 43. I am happy to be corrected, but I understand that local authorities, as the hon. Member…17 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Twelfth sitting)I want to get to the bottom of this. Is the hon. Lady saying that there is a lack or a vacuum in the Bill or in statutory guidance full stop, or are local authorities not…17 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Eleventh sitting)I have experience of Operation Nexus in Westminster, where we have seen an awful lot of trafficking and modern slavery. I would be grateful for the hon. Lady’s thoughts on whether…17 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Ninth sitting)As the Minister knows, I have concerns about this—I spoke to her when in listening mode. At the evidence session two weeks ago, for me the powerful evidence was from the Local…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderFor the past two weekends, parts of my constituency have experienced some appalling acts of criminal damage, including smashed windows, offensive graffiti and, even worse,…15 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Sixth sitting)If only.10 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fifth sitting)Yes, Mr Bone. What does the hon. Gentleman think? Why would this commissioner be any different in independence and effectiveness compared with the Children’s Commissioner, the…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Sixth sitting)I just want to provide my experience of being a council leader with responsibility for commissioning perpetrator courses and services, which does not mirror what the hon. Member…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fifth sitting)I understand the concerns that you raise about effectiveness and independence. We have a Children’s Commissioner and a Victims’ Commissioner, and they are both very independent.…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)I would like to say that Charlie Webster is a good friend of mine. I have lived through her testimony and it is harrowing, to say the very least. There are many reasons why she…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Pedicabs (London)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for the regulation of the carrying of passengers in Greater London by pedal cycles and power-assisted pedal cycles…09 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUWhat assurances can my right hon. Friend give to businesses in the Cities of London and Westminster that both the UK and the EU are keen to have certainty and clarity in any…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)I am delighted to hear that the Minister is certainly in listening mode. Having heard from the hon. Member for Blaydon that the Minister met with children’s charities on Friday,…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)I think it is down to the Minister to decide that, but, as I said, from the commissioner’s point of view, it is important to encourage and to be part of the whole system. There is…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)Having been a local politician for over 15 years, I have always taken the view that it is not always about the money. It is usually about the attitude of local authorities and the…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Should they be considered victims? Simon Blackburn: When I was a social worker—I used to be a child protection social worker—I had numerous arguments with my bosses and the police…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for sharing your story. I am sure it is very difficult having to keep repeating your story, but thank you. It is very powerful. You have obviously been getting help…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q But you do not think you have been referred. Somiya Basar: I am not aware of it.04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q I want to comment on a few things that you said in response to Jess’s questions. A lot of the things you are saying about the DAPOs will obviously come into the statutory…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q How do you think councils could deal with that if the definition covered children? Simon Blackburn: The Children Act, the legislation under which all social workers operate, is…04 Jun 2020