Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jack Abbott and Alex Davies-Jones

Tuesday 5th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Alex Davies-Jones]

This Government are leading the way with our mission to halve violence against women and girls—all women and girls. The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 will require local commissioners to develop joint needs assessments for victims of sexual abuse in order to identify and address the current gaps, and to support these women.

On outlawing pimping websites specifically, I would encourage my hon. Friend to speak to the Minister for Safeguarding, but as I have previously mentioned, this Government are working holistically across all Government Departments, including the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Home Office, to tackle violence against women and girls.

[Jack Abbott (Ipswich) (Lab/Co-op)]

13. What steps her Department is taking to help reduce reoffending.