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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI ask the hon. Member to contact me directly with the background and history of this particular case, and I will look into it.28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I pay tribute to his police force in particular, and his police chief, for the outstanding work they do. I know that rural crime was…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for her question. She has highlighted the gross severity of what is taking place, not just with economic crime, but with how our financial systems are…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCross-Channel Migrant TraffickingMy right hon. Friend raises important points about the illegal trafficking of people via small boats. We have arrested 179 individuals, resulting in 24 convictions relating to…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCross-Channel Migrant TraffickingI fundamentally agree that we need safe legal routes, and that is part of the work that the Home Office is currently looking at and working on. The fact of the matter is that too…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the hon. Lady’s question and also the report that she is referring to. We have seen the report and I will absolutely commit to a meeting with her and her colleagues. It…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI met Sara Khan last week and had a very constructive discussion with her about ways of working—not just the work of the taskforce but the entire field of counter-extremism, the…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I pay tribute to Thames Valley police. It is an exceptional and outstanding police force, and I know his community is served well by it. He…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Gentleman has already heard throughout oral questions, the fact of the matter is that we are totally committed, and rightly so, to protecting the way in which those…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right about the greater need for safe and legal routes, but it is right that as a Government we pursue those individuals who are facilitating criminality. Hon.…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCross-Channel Migrant TraffickingThe whole House expresses its condolences following the murder on Friday of Sergeant Matt Ratana. The UK Government are working with law enforcement and intelligence networks to…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI associate myself with the hon. Gentleman’s comments following the appalling death of Sergeant Matt Ratana. I spoke yesterday to the chair of the Police Federation, John Apter,…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Gentleman will know, issues of serious violent crime are addressed on the National Policing Board. We are looking at those issues and working on them day in, day out.…28 Sept 2020HANSARDPublic Order: Covid-19My hon. Friend is absolutely right to point out the full impacts of antisocial behaviour previously that are manifesting themselves again. That is why police leaders are working…28 Sept 2020HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry Terms of Reference: AmendmentOn 22 October 2019 I announced an independent public inquiry to investigate the deaths of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack, and the terms of reference for…17 Sept 2020HANSARDPolice Covenant for England and WalesOur outstanding police deserve the upmost respect, support and recognition. Brave officers put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, demonstrating remarkable courage,…08 Sept 2020HANSARDHong Kong: British National (Overseas) Visa and Suspension of Extradition TreatyThe decision of the Chinese Government to impose its national security legislation on Hong Kong is a matter of deep regret to this Government. This legislation and its strict…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewMy hon. Friend raises a very important case and an important point of principle about veterans who give their allegiance to our country and serve our nation and how we support and…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is a point of reflection, not just for the Home Office but for the whole of Government, when it comes to treating individuals not just…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewThe hon. Lady has raised some important points. She first acknowledged the lack of senior leadership, and diversity in senior leadership, particularly in the Home Office. If I may…21 Jul 2020