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Debate between Julian Sturdy and Simon Hughes
Tuesday 4th February 2014

(10 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Hughes Portrait Simon Hughes
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It is certainly not all in the press, and the Bill might be much more encouraging to people than the hon. Member for Hammersmith (Mr Slaughter) might wish it to be. On the take-up of mediation, we do not have the figure for a full year but it is unarguable that figures have gone down. We are making sure, and we are hoping, that when we have the full-year figures, we will see that we have reversed that. I will keep the House and the hon. Gentleman updated about those figures over the year ahead.

Julian Sturdy Portrait Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)
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3. What plans he has to ensure that young offenders leave custody better equipped to avoid a life of crime.