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HANSARDCriminal Justice BillThe hon. Gentleman makes an incredibly important point. Of course, this Bill focuses on the crime and criminal justice part of the equation, but he is right that treatment is…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillI do not have the figures to hand, but the—28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Victims of crime must have justice, and lawbreakers must face the consequences of their actions. This Criminal Justice Bill…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillThe right hon. Lady has made an intervention. Let me make some progress now— [ Interruption. ] If she had the answer, she could have just stood up and said it rather than making…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillCheeky.28 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA fantastic question, well worth asking. The contract that all Ministers have is with the British people, to work hard on their behalf and to focus relentlessly on their…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderWhat are you calling me, sir?27 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have a duty to British nationals, which we take very seriously. I recognise the plight of many non-British nationals in Gaza, which is why, in my previous role and…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderI know what I said. I rejected the accusation that I criticised the hon. Gentleman’s constituency. My criticism, which I made from a sedentary position about him, used…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderThen what are you saying, sir?27 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend asks an incredibly important question. I have made it very clear to the police forces of the UK that when members of a minority group in this country tell us…27 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy mission and that of this Government, on behalf of all people in this country, is to secure our borders and keep people safe from crime and terrorism. Good progress has been…27 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, I do. Let me expand—that answer was a by-product of the right hon. Lady asking a closed question at the Dispatch Box. I have been in this job for 14 days, and I am conscious…27 Nov 2023HANSARDRwanda Relocation Scheme: Supreme Court JudgmentThe funding from the Home Office will be reported in the usual, appropriate way. I do not have the figures to hand, but I will make sure the House is updated on the costs. The…27 Nov 2023HANSARDRwanda Relocation Scheme: Supreme Court JudgmentThe Rwanda scheme remains an important part of our response to illegal migration and people smuggling. We will continue to negotiate with the Government of Rwanda on a treaty that…27 Nov 2023HANSARDRwanda Relocation Scheme: Supreme Court JudgmentMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. This Government were criticised by the Opposition and by voices across the continent when we started to take action to address the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationThe Rwanda scheme is an extremely important part of our basket of responses. I will do everything to ensure that we drive down small-boat arrivals: that is the promise we have…27 Nov 2023HANSARDRwanda Relocation Scheme: Supreme Court JudgmentThere is an urgency to the legislation that we seek to put forward and, although pre-legislative scrutiny has a part to play, I will not do anything that delays the implementation…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationI can assure my hon. Friend that the excellent working relationship we have with Rwanda—on which I worked in my former role—will give us the opportunity to have a treaty that…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationThe historic backlog has been reduced by 65%. It has fallen by more than 59,000 cases since the end of November 2022. We have recruited 2,500 asylum decision makers, and we have…27 Nov 2023