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HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)I beg to move amendment 43, in clause 7, page 5, line 7, leave out “direct” and insert “request”. This amendment changes the Bill so that the Secretary of State may request,…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)Just to clarify, the arrangement is the same as was described by the previous modern slavery commissioner. The Home Office does not select the individual staff, but internal Home…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)The Minister says that the Home Office does not have the power to direct workflow, but the Home Office does set the framework, and that does dictate the scope and scale of work…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)I just want to say a few words about the clause. Again, the Opposition do not oppose it or seek to amend it, but we want to ensure that we get it right. I accept the Minister’s…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)The Minister has mentioned the designate commissioner’s experience and suitability for the job a number of times. I would never want to give the impression that I do not agree…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)The Minister is being very generous and warm-hearted. I am not sure how she will be in a few days, but for now I fully embrace her generosity. What is the point of a Select…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)I am very grateful to the Minister for her tone and the content of her words. What will she do if one of those Select Committees refuses to endorse a candidate that she puts…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)I am grateful for that additional example. I am very aware of the case study that my hon. Friend refers to, even though I was not going to bring it into my few words. It…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a privilege and honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Buck. This is the first time I have served under you, and it is an experience I am looking forward to. I have heard…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)The right hon. Lady has touched on a contemporary issue that has been happening throughout this crisis. It gives the Committee the opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Fourth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for her explanation. I will withdraw the amendment. The Minister will note from the theme of the comments I have been making during the two sittings…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)What my hon. Friend describes is a set of services that works within the rules. I believe she is saying that guidance and codes go so far, but we really need legislation. Does she…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)My hon. Friend makes an important point in focusing on the attention that encouragement is given in the current system. Can she give some examples, from her own experience, of all…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)My hon. Friend and I both have a lot of experience working in the voluntary sector, admittedly in very different parts. We both know that, if we had three charities in a room and…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)The hon. Lady cited the example of Ofsted, which I think is a good example, because schools have a legal duty to improve; if they do not, Ofsted has the power to intervene. She is…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Third sitting)Perhaps my intervention will give the Minister’s officials time to get a note to her on the previous question. I realise that this might turn into a sketch from “The Two Ronnies”,…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q So if the Home Office was seen to be directive over you, directing your activities, or meddling in the work that you do, would that undermine your credibility in the eyes of…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q But there are certain areas of the Bill where the Home Secretary can direct you. The Home office sets your budget, the Home Office sets the framework that you follow, and the…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q That is entirely plausible, because you have here two of the most reasonable Ministers that I could ever imagine. You are very popular. The Joint Committee recommends that you…04 Jun 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q I have one final question—forgive me for hurrying along; we only have a short amount of time to do this—about cross-examination, which is obviously a very important part of the…04 Jun 2020