Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bob Blackman and Stephen Metcalfe

Tuesday 28th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

2. What steps he is taking to help prisoners develop new skills.

[Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)]

17. What steps he is taking to help prisoners develop new skills.

[The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Damian Hinds)]

Among other things, we are renewing the prisoner education service, establishing an employability innovation fund, and ensuring that skills acquired match business need through close work with employers.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bob Blackman and Stephen Metcalfe

Tuesday 26th April 2022 Commons Chamber

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

5. What recent steps she has taken to strengthen the UK’s economic and security relationship with India.

[Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)]

15. What recent diplomatic steps she has taken to strengthen the UK’s economic and security relationship with India.

[The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Elizabeth Truss)]

India is the world’s largest democracy and a key partner of the United Kingdom. We are deepening our defence and security ties, as well as securing a trade deal by the end of the year.