Debates between Alex Davies-Jones and Lindsay Hoyle during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Alex Davies-Jones and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 10th December 2024

(2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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As the hon. Gentleman will know, the vast majority of funeral directors treat people in their care with the utmost respect, as that business in his constituency will do. Nevertheless, there are some serious issues of concern in the sector. As I mentioned, the Government are currently considering the full range of possible next steps, including meeting with sector directors. I would be happy to inform the hon. Gentleman when that meeting is taking place, so that he and his constituent can take part.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Before we come to question 6, I notice that it was grouped, but to be honest I cannot see a relationship between the questions or why they were grouped together. I hope a message can be passed back to the Department to say that we need to have relevance in the way questions are grouped.

Danny Chambers Portrait Dr Danny Chambers (Winchester) (LD)
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6. What steps her Department is taking through the criminal justice system to help support victims of ecocide.

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Debate between Alex Davies-Jones and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 5th November 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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As the hon. Lady will know, the Government took steps to exclude the most serious domestic abuse offenders from SDS40, an exemption that was not made under the previous Government’s end-of-custody supervised licence scheme. That was because we know that we need to protect women and girls, and we have a landmark mission to protect women and girls from violence. All the data on releases will be published as usual—the Lord Chancellor has made that clear—but we know that we need to do more.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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We welcome the new shadow Secretary of State.

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Alex Davies-Jones Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
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I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the brilliant work of Savana. The charity does tremendous work in supporting victims and survivors of these abhorrent crimes. This financial year, the Government are providing £41 million of ringfenced funding for ISVAs and independent domestic violence advisers. Now that the departmental budgets for 2025-26 have been announced, the internal departmental allocations process is taking place. I have written to police and crime commissioners to assure them that they will be told of the settlement by the beginning of December, and I would love to visit Savana in Stoke-on-Trent.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

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Debate between Alex Davies-Jones and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 10th September 2024

(3 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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As the Lord Chancellor has previously said, we cannot give exact figures for specific areas. However, we are working with other Departments, including the MHCLG, and with local authorities to ensure that those who are being released from prison today under SDS40 have the accommodation that they need. The Probation Service has been working around the clock to ensure that.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. That question pushed the boundaries a little bit. I think it should have been mainly about those who are rapists who are being released.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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I thank the Minister for her answers, but what discussions has she had with Education Ministers about supporting victims of rape and sexual assault who are under 18 years of age within our educational institutions?

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Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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The Government recognise the importance of supporting separating families and, where appropriate, helping them to resolve their issues quickly and without the need to come to court. This is a complex area. My officials and I are working closely on it, and I would be happy to update my hon. Friend with a more thorough review soon.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the shadow Minister.

Gareth Bacon Portrait Gareth Bacon (Orpington) (Con)
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Domestic violence at its most severe becomes murder. Domestic murder is often the most shocking and brutal. With that in mind, what assessment has the Minister made of the Killed Women campaign?