Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Janet Daby Excerpts
Thursday 25th July 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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I am well aware of that important issue and I will pass it on to the relevant Minister.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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The power to stop and search young people is viewed as useful in reducing serious youth violence. Will the new Leader of the House agree to a debate on that issue in Government time?

Jacob Rees-Mogg Portrait Mr Rees-Mogg
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If Members would only bate their breath momentarily, the new Prime Minister will soon make a statement. He has already advocated ensuring that the police have our support for stop and search, and there may therefore be the opportunity to ask him about that in a moment.