Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Justin Tomlinson Excerpts
Thursday 2nd February 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Wright Portrait The Attorney General
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I recognise the point that the hon. Gentleman makes. This was a troubling report in some ways. One of the most troubling aspects is the way in which victims of crime in particular are communicated with by the CPS—the language used and the sensitivity shown. My hon. and learned Friend the Solicitor General and I have been particularly keen to ensure that the CPS takes those lessons on board and acts on them, and I am confident that it is doing so.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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What steps has the CPS taken to support victims and witnesses with mental health issues?

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Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes
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The views and opinions from the consultations we are carrying out with claimants who use the services across the country, not simply in Scotland, will be fed into our equality analysis.

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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The single biggest boost to equality delivered through our Department for Work and Pensions estate is the introduction of named universal credit work coaches and their personalised support. What is the current roll-out timetable?