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HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportOf course, I deeply feel for and sympathise with the families who have been so tragically bereaved by the Manchester Arena attack. Any family bereaved in unexpected and tragic…06 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportWe want to ensure that all the recommendations of Sir John’s reports are fully reflected upon and make a difference. That is what I am focused on—that we learn the lessons from…06 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportI thank the right hon. Lady for her questions, which I will address in due course. I agree entirely with her assessment that we must now all come together—the Government, the…06 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportSir John Saunders has made it clear that he is determined that the recommendations are monitored, and he has made arrangements with the ISC to that effect. The open part of volume…06 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportMay I associate myself with the comments that the hon. Gentleman has so powerfully made about his constituents? The report does not pull its punches. Sir John is unequivocal in…06 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry Report: Volume 3Today the Manchester Arena inquiry has published the third and final volume (volume 3) of its report, which has been laid before the House. The report can be found at…02 Mar 2023HANSARDBody Report 2022: Government ResponseI am today announcing the Government decision on pay for the National Crime Agency (NCA) for 2022-23, supporting the Government manifesto commitment to strengthen the NCA. The NCA…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsViolence against women and girls (VAWG) are despicable crimes that must be tackled with a whole-of-society approach. These crimes are deeply harmful, not only because of the…20 Feb 2023HANSARD2023 Strategic Policing RequirementThe strategic policing requirement (SPR), as set out in section 37A of the Police Act 1996, sets out my view as Home Secretary, as to what the national threats are and the…20 Feb 2023HANSARDReport on the Operation of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016In accordance with my obligations under section 260 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, I am today laying a report on the operation of that Act, which was prepared between May…09 Feb 2023HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: Consultation on Minimum Service LevelsOn 10 January, the Government introduced the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill in Parliament. This is part of the Government plan to ensure the ability of the unions and their…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewI am sure the right hon. Gentleman, as a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee, will be aware, as I am, that the security threat assessment cannot be ignored. When we…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewMy hon. Friend reminds us powerfully and poignantly of the tragic implications when we cannot prevent, and our authorities fail to prevent, terrorism. The House was united in its…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewWe all need to be intellectually honest about the situation and we must not shy away from speaking the truth, however uncomfortable that may be. I have not sought, and nor do I…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is not just about focusing on the sharp end of violent activity; this is about ensuring there is wider understanding of non-violent…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewIt is absolutely important to bring all communities together. I have to say that advice from the right hon. Gentleman is pretty tin-eared, given his particular oversight and…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have to work with grassroots organisations and work with members of all communities if we are to get this right. I pay tribute to members of…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewFor Prevent to operate effectively within local communities, funding is essential. This is why it is absolutely essential that the Home Office works in conjunction with the…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewI have nothing but gratitude for William Shawcross and the very firm and robust work that he has carried out to assess the operations of Prevent. He has brought with him a wealth…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewI am going by the data and by the facts. Counter-terrorism police make it clear that Islamist cases make up 80% of their investigations; MI5 says that they account for 75% of its…08 Feb 2023