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HANSARDReoffending ReductionI recently visited MTCnovo’s hub for offenders from Aylesbury and was impressed by the dedication and commitment of the staff, as well as of those completing their sentences…22 Sept 2020HANSARDReoffending ReductionWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending. [R]22 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe White Paper published last week by my right hon. and learned Friend’s Department proposes the extension of whole-life orders to 18 to 20-year-olds in wholly exceptional cases.…22 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperI warmly welcome the White Paper and in particular its proposal for longer curfew periods alongside GPS tags. That strikes me as something approaching a smart house arrest system.…16 Sept 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill (First sitting)I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on getting the Bill to this stage. I was pleased to speak in support of it at Second Reading. On his point about individual suppliers, does he…16 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesDoes my hon. Friend agree that the arts and arts venues are important all over the country and that small venues such as the Queens Park Arts Centre in my constituency are also…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesThe hon. Lady is telling us how she would very much like the furlough scheme to be extended; would she, by contrast to those on the Labour Front Bench, like to tell us for how…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesMay I ask the hon. Lady for one more statistic? How many months or years does she feel the furlough scheme should be extended for?09 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsMay I ask a very simple question, in case anybody is still unclear? Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is of paramount importance to protect the peace process and that, to do…08 Sept 2020HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities: Covid-19Special schools for physically disabled children, such as the superb Pace centre in my constituency, have faced especial challenges over the past few months. How will my hon.…07 Sept 2020HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsAs a former journalist, I was appalled at the chilling attempts to quash the free press by extremists at the weekend. Day in, day out, reporters risk their lives around the world…07 Sept 2020HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to support children with special educational needs and disabilities in returning to school as covid-19 restrictions are eased.07 Sept 2020HANSARD Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full OpeningI pay tribute to the staff across the Aylesbury constituency for all the work they have done preparing for children to get back to class safely this week. Will my right hon.…01 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsSchools in Buckinghamshire have done a tremendous job in recent months, balancing online learning with physical classes for the children of key workers. Will my right hon. Friend…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Daesh UpdateI welcome the Defence Secretary’s statement and particularly the progress that has been made on degrading Daesh. Can my right hon. Friend update the House on what steps the…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportThe report highlights concerning aspects of Russian interference in UK affairs with a sinister combination of 21st-century technology and tactics that are reminiscent of the cold…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI rise only briefly to state my strong support for the Bill. I should declare that prior to my election, I was the magistrate member of the Sentencing Council and a non-executive…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI am grateful to the Lord Chancellor for reassuring me of that. I know from having served on the Sentencing Council that its members will diligently proceed with their efforts.…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateCan my right hon. Friend assure me that lessons will be learned from the experience of the councils in Leicester and Leicestershire—to which he has rightly paid tribute—to ensure…16 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsMy constituency is home to many farms producing excellent British food. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that the new trade deals our Government are working on will safeguard our…15 Jul 2020