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Prison Capacity Strategy

Debate between Lord Leong and Lord Austin of Dudley
Tuesday 17th December 2024

(6 days, 15 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Austin of Dudley Portrait Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, I apologise for missing the very beginning of this as I rushed to the Chamber. I congratulate the Minister not just on his Statement but on a lifetime’s commitment to rehabilitating offenders. The example he has set to other businesses when he was running—

Lord Leong Portrait Lord Leong (Lab)
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My Lords, the noble Lord was not present at the start of the debate and therefore, according to the Companion, should not be speaking.