Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Home Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Dan Jarvis Excerpts
Monday 31st October 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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That is a very interesting suggestion. I believe that such a set-up would be a matter for the House, but I am sure that other Select Committees have heard my hon. Friend’s suggestion, and they may indeed take up the opportunity themselves.

Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab)
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There will be huge concern across south Yorkshire and further afield at the Home Secretary’s decision. May I therefore ask her specifically if she will meet with the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign to discuss this matter further?

Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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I spoke to the head of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign this morning, and I am not surprised that she was very disappointed. I set out my reasons and I have written her and the campaign group a six-page letter. I suggest to the hon. Gentleman that they be given a chance to digest its contents before we set up any meeting.