Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Keith Vaz Excerpts
Tuesday 8th November 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Crispin Blunt Portrait Mr Blunt
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for bringing that to my attention. We will examine the new arrangements for induction into custody and the advocacy services available to make sure that any suggested discrimination that is happening will not be allowed to recur.

Keith Vaz Portrait Keith Vaz (Leicester East) (Lab)
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Will the Minister agree to meet me and other interested groups to discuss the issue? The only way to combat the high level of discrimination is to be able to discuss it with those concerned.

Crispin Blunt Portrait Mr Blunt
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Of course.