Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Ruane Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd January 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I know that the Under-Secretary of State, my hon. Friend the hon. Member for Bracknell (Dr Lee), who is responsible for coroners, will be happy to meet him.

Chris Ruane Portrait Chris Ruane (Vale of Clwyd) (Lab)
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The number and percentage of women given custodial sentences has dropped in many areas of the country. In north Wales, the figure has increased by 57%. Will the Minister look into the reasons for this huge increase?

Phillip Lee Portrait Dr Phillip Lee
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I am very happy to. Will the hon. Gentleman please send me the information?