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Helen Maguire

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Tuesday 3rd February 2026

(1 day, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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I was looking at these issues just yesterday with one of the leading campaigners on IPP. We are making progress with the action plan, but I am happy to arrange a meeting with my hon. Friend and the Prisons Minister to discuss these issues in a bit more detail.

Helen Maguire Portrait Helen Maguire (Epsom and Ewell) (LD)
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Given that the MOJ is responsible for granting exhumation licences, does the Secretary of State agree that significant historical pauper burial sites, such Horton cemetery in my constituency, require stronger safeguards, and will he meet me to discuss how licensing decisions can better protect them?

Alex Davies-Jones Portrait Alex Davies-Jones
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I would be honoured to meet the hon. Lady to discuss the case she mentions.

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