Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Jim Shannon Excerpts
Wednesday 3rd July 2019

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Penrose Portrait John Penrose
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I cannot yet categorically confirm any of those measures to be in or out, but it is certainly one of the points that was addressed by the prelegislative scrutiny Committee. It was one of the things it recommended, so it is one of the things that are being considered very carefully.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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Does the Minister of State acknowledge that the fact that every two minutes there is a phone call to abuse charities regarding domestic abuse means that it must top the agenda when the Assembly reconvenes? Further, will he pledge to raise the matter with local parties and be assured of the DUP’s support to make that happen?

John Penrose Portrait John Penrose
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I am delighted to hear that there is broad support for the measures that we have just been discussing. I am sure that, when the Stormont Assembly reconvenes, it will be one of the most important issues. There are others, of course, but I am glad to hear the hon. Gentleman’s support.