Debates between Edward Argar and Richard Graham during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Argar and Richard Graham
Tuesday 14th May 2024

(6 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Argar Portrait Edward Argar
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Before turning to the substance of the hon. Lady’s question, may I take this opportunity to wish her a happy birthday? [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”]

It is important to remember that this investment is across the estate. I was in HMP Wandsworth yesterday seeing the work being done there. In the context of Bedford, the body scanners were used at appropriate times in an appropriate manner.

Richard Graham Portrait Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)
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9. If he will make a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of short custodial sentences and sentences served in the community.