Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

James Gray Excerpts
Monday 6th September 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Green Portrait Damian Green
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that question. He will understand that I cannot comment on the case on the Floor of the House, but if he wishes to write to me, I will of course look into it and get back to him as soon as possible.

James Gray Portrait Mr James Gray (North Wiltshire) (Con)
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The Minister will be aware of the awful case, widely reported at the weekend, of Sergeant Mark Andrews of the Wiltshire constabulary who was convicted of a serious assault on my constituent, Miss Pamela Somerville, when she was incorrectly in police custody. Will Ministers take a look at the rules, regulations and protocols covering police cells to make sure that that kind of outrageous event cannot occur again?

Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait Nick Herbert
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It is essential that offenders taken into custody are treated and supervised properly. I will happily look at the matter and ensure that we have adequate systems in place to ensure that is the case.