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HANSARD Modern Slavery Act: Independent ReviewThe Minister was right to identify this country’s pull factor. She rightly talked about the point that the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell) made about women coming over here…19 Jun 2019HANSARDUK Foreign Policy: China and Hong KongI really appreciate the fact that we are having this debate because it is a pressing issue, as I know the Minister is aware. I wonder whether the right hon. Gentleman agrees with…10 Jun 2019HANSARDSexual Offences Act 2003: Definition of Positions of TrustPeople who prey on children often deliberately get themselves into a position of trust, and they know and exploit this legal loophole, as I believe the Minister is aware. Rather…04 Jun 2019HANSARD Adult Survivors of Child Sexual AbuseI completely agree with my right hon. Friend, and I congratulate him, because as a Rotherham MP he has been an absolutely tireless campaigner, both to get justice for the…22 May 2019HANSARD Adult Survivors of Child Sexual AbuseI completely agree with those sentiments. It is a blessing that MPs such as the hon. Gentleman fight for people when they need it, but it should not come down to an MP fighting…22 May 2019HANSARD Adult Survivors of Child Sexual AbuseFirst, I promise that I will continue fighting for that awareness campaign, as the Minister knows. Secondly, I thank the hon. Gentleman for being so outspoken on this issue and…22 May 2019HANSARD Adult Survivors of Child Sexual AbuseThe hon. Gentleman makes profound points that go to the nub of the argument. If survivors had confidence that the system would support them, I genuinely believe that they would…22 May 2019HANSARD Adult Survivors of Child Sexual AbuseI beg to move, That this House has considered achieving quality information and support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse. It is a true pleasure to serve under your…22 May 2019HANSARD Adult Survivors of Child Sexual AbuseI completely agree with my hon. Friend, and it should go on the record that she has been such a fighter for the survivors in Nottinghamshire, which is hugely appreciated. Yes, she…22 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.21 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe report by the all-party group on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse demonstrated the economic impact of not supporting victims: 72% said it had had a negative impact on…21 May 2019HANSARD HealthI welcome the debate, as public health cuts are having a dramatic impact across the country. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 pushed responsibility for sexual and public health…14 May 2019HANSARD EducationI really welcome these regulations, and I am incredibly proud of the cross-party manner in which we brought them in. I also want to make it very clear that the fact that the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation Victims: Criminal RecordsIt is clearly evident that, as part of their grooming, children are coerced into getting criminal records, whether through child sexual exploitation or drugs and gangs. That has…19 Mar 2019HANSARDVictims Giving Evidence1. What steps he is taking to improve the experience of victims giving evidence in court.12 Mar 2019HANSARDVictims Giving EvidenceI thank the Minister for his answer. Adult survivors of child sexual abuse often wait decades to see their abuser face justice. While survivors are often key witnesses, there is…12 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]I have heard of it but not visited. However, that is two centres for an estimated 160,000 women and girls. We need to have more and it needs to be statutory. When we talk about…11 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]We often hear this argument comparing the two, but male circumcision, in my experience, is rarely, if ever, done to subjugate the boy, whereas FGM is very clearly done to end…11 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]I completely agree with the right hon. Lady on the need for additional resources for local authorities. Does she share my concern that the National FGM Centre—a collaboration…11 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]I thank the right hon. Lady for her intervention, but I disagree. We need a centre of expertise. When resources are tight, we need to be able to push and make local authorities…11 Mar 2019