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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)That is very reassuring.18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Two quick questions to the witnesses. If we brought in a definition of child criminal exploitation, do you think that would help or hinder the police and support for victims?…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Can I ask for your comments on special measures in court? I am thinking of witnesses being able to give evidence remotely, which at the moment is at the discretion of a judge.…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you. I am hoping this could be one of the benefits we get out of the covid experience. Adrian, any comments? Adrian Crossley: I endorse pretty much all of what Mr Bowen…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q I am not sure if either of you can comment on this, but I particularly welcome pre-charge bail being on the face of the Bill. The Minister and I discovered the chilling effects…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q As the witnesses are talking about parole, I have a specific question. Do you think there should be an assumption that victims are able to give either written or verbal…18 May 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q My first questions are to the councillor. We might need to follow up in writing—I am a bit deaf, I am afraid. I am very aware of the multi-agency work that happens between local…18 May 2021HANSARD ODA BudgetOver the last 12 months, this Government have asset-stripped our foreign aid programme, and along with it done serious damage to the UK’s global standing, security and soft power.…26 Apr 2021HANSARDFragile and Conflict-affected Countries: EducationI am enormously proud of and grateful for the UK aid that goes to support the poorest children in the world. However, since 31 March, children’s centres, education projects and…20 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalThe Secretary of State is well aware that Liberty in Rotherham employs 900 people, along with five times that number in the local supply chain. Our steel goes into defence,…25 Mar 2021HANSARDBritish Steel ProductionWhat his long-term policy is on support for British steel production.23 Mar 2021HANSARDBritish Steel ProductionI thank the Secretary of State for that response, but more than 5,000 workers at Liberty Steel, including 900 in Rotherham, are facing an uncertain future following the collapse…23 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI am really shocked that development is barely mentioned in the integrated review. When will the Prime Minister understand that full tummies, economic opportunity and stable…16 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI welcome parts of this Bill, but there are glaring omissions, especially around violence against women and children. In Rotherham, and across the country, all too often victims…15 Mar 2021HANSARDSmart MotorwaysSince its conversion to a smart motorway, the 10-mile stretch of the M1 between junctions 32 and 35A has seen an average of 68 breakdowns a month in live lanes. Each of these…11 Mar 2021HANSARDSmart MotorwaysWhat plans he has to convert additional stretches of motorway to smart motorways.11 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThe economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been immediate and severe. While it is welcome that the Government have taken some steps to protect jobs in the short term, the…08 Mar 2021HANSARD Sexual Offences Act 2003: Positions of TrustIt is a huge honour to be here, Mr Deputy Speaker. Thank you for granting this debate about closing the loophole in the law to protect 16 and 17-year-olds from sexual…03 Mar 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance BudgetI was ashamed yesterday when this Government more than halved their contribution to the humanitarian support in Yemen—the worst humanitarian disaster on the planet. I hope that is…02 Mar 2021HANSARDYemen: Aid FundingMinister, what is the reason behind cutting the aid to Yemen by 60%? What impact assessment has been made of cutting aid to those who were previously supported? I am particularly…02 Mar 2021