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HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonI am grateful to the hon. Member for his questions. I do not consider that we are ignoring the concerns that are raised. As I have set out to the House, we have consistently been…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that the criminal gangs responsible for these crossings are evil, and I would like to think that the whole House would share in that…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for his various questions. This is an overspill site for Tug Haven. At the end of the period spent there in the processing phase, people…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonAs my hon. Friend knows, in the Nationality and Borders Bill we reserve the right to enter into an offshore processing arrangement. I hear the point that he makes on behalf of his…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonPerhaps the hon. Lady could help us in Edinburgh: perhaps her assistance would enable the dispersal process to take place more readily. I know that the Under-Secretary of State…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonMy hon. Friend has been a passionate advocate for the work that his local authority has been doing in this regard. I want to place on record my thanks and appreciation to them for…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonAs this is about short-term processing, we would not necessarily expect facilities of that kind on site, but of course they will be a key consideration when it comes to dispersal…15 Dec 2021HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF Manston: For the benefit of the House, I would just confirm that I was talking about Kent.15 Dec 2021HANSARDViolence Against Women and GirlsI am very grateful to my hon. Friend, who is a very passionate advocate for her constituents on these matters. It is worth pointing out that more than £1 billion has been…14 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Lady, with whom I have worked closely on other matters that the House is considering at the moment. The Government continue to be a global leader in…14 Dec 2021HANSARDViolence Against Women and GirlsI am very grateful to the hon. Lady, who raises this very important issue for all Members of this House. As she would expect, this Government take incredibly seriously the issue…14 Dec 2021HANSARDViolence Against Women and GirlsWe have introduced legislation to tackle crimes including stalking, forced marriage and female genital mutilation in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and…14 Dec 2021HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Support for VictimsMy hon. Friend is a tireless advocate on behalf of his constituents in raising these most distressing matters. The Government believe that it is right for the authorities in…14 Dec 2021HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Support for VictimsGetting the right support at the right time is crucial for all victims, particularly children and young people. The Department has provided £150 million to victim support services…14 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I was sorry to see his announcement last week that he would be stepping down from the House at the next general election. Having been a…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsI thank my hon. Friend, who is a vociferous champion on these matters on behalf of his constituents. He raises an important issue through his question. Of course, ISVAs are very…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for talking about his experience of visiting his local court. It is important to point out that we are increasing the number of recorders, and…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsI am fond of my right hon. and learned Friend, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He made a significant contribution during his time as Lord Chancellor, and it undoubtedly…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsThe hon. Lady is a strong advocate for her constituents, and she raises a very difficult and tragic case in her community. I am sure the whole House’s thoughts are with the family…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the constructive tone of his question. The tackling violence against women and girls strategy, which was published in July, is fundamental…09 Dec 2021