Gender Recognition Act Consultation Debate
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Christian Wakeford
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Gender Recognition Act Consultation
Christian Wakeford Excerpts(4 years, 2 months ago)
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Elizabeth Truss
These crimes are appalling, and that is why the Home Office is taking very strong action to address them.
Christian Wakeford (Bury South) (Con)
I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, and I echo what my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) said: while this is a very important step, it cannot be the destination; it can only be a step in a long journey. Does my right hon. Friend agree that under-18s should receive specialist support, and can she outline some of the measures that will be taken?