Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Debate

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Department: Home Office

Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Gill German Excerpts
Thursday 16th January 2025

(2 days, 8 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Yvette Cooper Portrait Yvette Cooper
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Yes, the victims and survivors panel will include people from right across the country. The inquiry into child sexual abuse had cross-party support, and I really hope that there will be cross-party support for implementing the action that we need, which I have set out today.

Gill German Portrait Gill German (Clwyd North) (Lab)
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As my hon. Friend the Member for Rugby (John Slinger) pointed out, the victims and survivors panel really needs countrywide representation. Given that I am a Welsh MP, can the Secretary of State confirm that Welsh voices will be heard loud and clear?

Yvette Cooper Portrait Yvette Cooper
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We will ensure that Welsh voices are heard loud and clear.