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HANSARDProbation ServicesHaving been a non-executive director of HMPPS before my election to the House, I was privy to some of the challenges that have perhaps contributed to the decision today. With that…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI rise to speak in strong support of the Bill. First, I should declare my interests: until my election I was a magistrate member of the Sentencing Council, which was considering…09 Jun 2020HANSARDPolice NumbersWhat steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.08 Jun 2020HANSARDPolice NumbersMay I first ask the Minister to join me in congratulating all of Aylesbury’s police on ensuring that the Black Lives Matter march in the town on Saturday passed off peacefully?…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Sentencing (Pre-Consolidation Amendments) BillI should state at the outset that, before coming to this place, I was a magistrate for 12 years and consequently sentenced a large number of offenders. For some 18 months, I was…04 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesThe report on disparities in the risks of contracting covid-19 is extremely concerning, so how will the Minister ensure that everybody is treated equally, regardless of ethnicity?04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Virtual HearingsThe CPS has done sterling work to ensure that offenders can still be brought to justice in the current crisis, but can my right hon. and learned Friend give me more details about…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseLike many Government Members, I greatly welcome the decision for Members to return to Parliament to deliver on the Government’s legislative agenda. That reflects the way we are…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Sentencing (Pre-Consolidation Amendments) BillIn the interests of full transparency, I repeat my declaration from Committee stage: I have been a magistrate, and therefore have sentenced a large number of offenders, and I have…04 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Buckinghamshire Council has been able to help thousands of local businesses thanks to the £91 million grant from the Business Department, but despite the very best efforts of…03 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security Legislation: UK ResponseThe Foreign Secretary’s statement standing up for the people of Hong Kong is very welcome, not least given our historical ties and responsibilities. Will my right hon. Friend…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillImmigration is a good thing for the United Kingdom, but more than that, immigration has shaped many aspects of life in today’s United Kingdom. People have come to this country…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseAn unheralded aspect of the comfort that has been brought to patients in the coronavirus crisis has come from hospital radio stations, such as the one at Stoke Mandeville. Will my…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesJust as in my constituency of Aylesbury, small businesses and the self-employed are a vital part of the economy in Northern Ireland. As we move to the next stage of the…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps the Government has taken to support (a) businesses and (b) the self-employed in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak.13 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsThese are very dark and difficult days, but may I highlight the amazing work being done by volunteers across the country to help others? In my constituency there are dedicated…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DWP UpdateThe extraordinary level of support that my right hon. Friend has described is certainly welcome in Aylesbury and it is undoubtedly assisting thousands of households. I join others…04 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ8. Does the Prime Minister share my concern that the contractors for HS2 Ltd are not following the very clear Government advice on coronavirus? This is not, to be clear, about…25 Mar 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeAylesbury young offenders institution in my constituency has a large number of young men aged between 18 and 21 who have been convicted of very serious offences, many of them…23 Mar 2020HANSARDKnife Crime4. What plans her Department has to tackle knife crime. [R]23 Mar 2020