All 2 Debates between Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Karen Bradley

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Debate between Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Karen Bradley
Thursday 6th July 2023

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Portrait Anne-Marie Trevelyan
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My right hon. Friend’s extremely helpful suggestion is duly noted, by all, I am sure.

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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If we look at Monday’s business, we see that we may have an opportunity then; she might want to take that to the business managers.

Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion in Northern Ireland

Debate between Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Karen Bradley
Thursday 7th June 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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It is those personal stories and the reality of the situations in which women find themselves that really bring home why it is so important that this matter is addressed, but I repeat that it needs to be addressed in Stormont by politicians elected in Northern Ireland—that is the right way to deal with this issue.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan Portrait Mrs Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Berwick-upon-Tweed) (Con)
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The women of Northern Ireland deserve a long-term solution and their human rights need to be respected, but with regard to the short term, will my right hon. Friend confirm that no women who have abortion procedures in England are being charged for them?

Karen Bradley Portrait Karen Bradley
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My hon. Friend is right. As well as the Supreme Court judgment, we have today received the figures for women who have travelled to Great Britain for abortions. In 2016, the figure was 724 women, and in 2017 it was 919, following the Government’s announcement that we would ensure that all costs were covered. It is not a perfect solution, but it does at least show the House’s intent.