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HANSARD Serco Justice SystemThe hon. Gentleman makes a perfectly valid point. I personally have had no contact with the MOD. However, I know that the chief executive of the civil service has contacted all…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Serco Justice SystemIt is never a case of “public sector bad, private sector good”. As I have just pointed out to Opposition Members, a broad range of potential providers—including many in the third…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Serco Justice SystemI am not aware of any potential individual prosecutions arising from this investigation. What I can say is that, since the point of this investigation commencing, Serco has had a…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Serco Justice SystemThe hon. Gentleman behaves as though this is somehow a new piece of information that has come to light. In fact, this is a very old piece of news, dating back to 2013-14, that has…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Serco Justice SystemThe hon. Gentleman accuses me of stridency. I think that is the first time that has happened to me in this Chamber—clearly, I must have had my Shredded Wheat for breakfast. I will…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Serco Justice SystemThank you for granting this urgent question, Mr Speaker. We very much welcome the fact that, subject to court approval today, the Serious Fraud Office has reached a conclusion in…04 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)I was going to take clauses 3 and 4 together.02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)I was going to say a few words on this clause, so I am grateful to have the chance to respond to the debate. The hon. Gentleman makes a perfectly fair point about the delegated…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)Part of the objective, I believe, is to improve the financial arrangements. People may wish to delay a little longer until such a point. It is not a maximum period; it is a…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)I am not sure people will have the patience for me to read out all my notes on every clause.02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)I will see what hon. Members have to say and then round up.02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you both for your evidence so far. For the benefit of the wider Committee, will you set out some specific examples, where there is coercion and control in a relationship,…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q Do not worry, Chair; it is. To follow up on my previous question, what assessment have you made of the introduction of a joint application for a divorce? How might that change…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe, and to see so many people in the room, discussing what will be a very important piece of legislation. It is rare that…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q For the benefit of the wider Committee, could you set out what, when people submit their evidence of fault, the court does with that piece of information? How is it handled by…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)On a point of order, Mr McCabe. It is customary to give a lengthy thank you to all those who have participated in the Bill. I fear I would end up making a speech longer than any…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)The only point I will make to colleagues is that, just as we had judicial separation in clause 2, clause 3—and indeed, clause 4 for that matter—refers to civil partnerships and…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)I do feel I ought to. My notes are now all shorter than they were for clause 1. It might help Members if I make it clear for the sake of the record that clause 2 refers to the…02 Jul 2019HANSARDLaw Commission ReviewAs part of its efforts to make the UK the safest place online in the world, the Prime Minister announced in February 2018 that the Law Commission was to review the current law…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillI will happily do so, briefly.25 Jun 2019