Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Dean Russell

Tuesday 16th May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Don’t forget that Chorley court is still empty—we’ll take the capacity problems that Preston has.

[Dean Russell (Watford) (Con)]

2. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of changes in the number of police officers on the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Dean Russell

Monday 6th February 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

And it is the finest constabulary in the country.

[Dean Russell]

In Watford, I have been fortunate enough to join dawn raids and have seen at first hand the important work the police do in tackling serious and organised crime. However, once the police successfully carry out these types of operations across the country, often with extensive multi-agency work, it is important the right support is in place to maintain security within the community. Will my right hon. and learned Friend please confirm what further support is in place to ensure the long-term dismantling of these awful gangs and to guarantee that no new criminals take over and reinstate the lines of supply to this criminality?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Dean Russell

Tuesday 25th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

A “yes” will do.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Dean Russell)]

I thank my hon. Friend for her question and her many years of work in this area. She is a staunch advocate for whistleblowing, and the chair of the all-party group for whistleblowing. I will gladly meet her to explore the issue further. I confirm that His Majesty’s Government are committed to the whistleblowing framework that the Department is still looking at.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Dean Russell

Wednesday 14th April 2021 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. Prime Minister, I think we ought to at least try and address the question.

[Dean Russell (Watford) (Con)]

It is a year this week since I had the privilege of starting to volunteer at Watford General Hospital, and over that time I have been fortunate and privileged to work alongside some inspirational and selfless volunteers. As the nation reflects this week on the importance of schemes to support young people, may I ask the Prime Minister whether he will meet me to explore the creation of an NHS cadet scheme to pay tribute to those who have volunteered over the past year and also create a lasting legacy for generations to come?

Points of Order

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Dean Russell

Wednesday 25th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Dean Russell (Watford) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am deeply saddened to share the news that my predecessor as MP for Watford, Lord Tristan Garel-Jones, passed away yesterday. His legacy in Watford is deeply cherished, as it is in this House. He was hugely respected across the constituency and, I am sure, by all Members and those in the Lords. His reputation is truly one that any MP should aspire to; I do on a daily basis. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts, and I am sure those of the whole House, are with his family at this difficult time. Thank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing me to pay tribute.

[Mr Speaker]

Obviously a point of order is for the Chair, but it is quite right that we put that on the record. The thoughts of all Members of the House on all sides will come together. We give his family our most sincere thoughts and prayers at this time.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Dean Russell

Wednesday 25th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Dean Russell (Watford) (Con)]

Will my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister and the whole House join me in paying tribute to the former MP for Watford, Tristan Garel-Jones, who passed away yesterday?

[Mr Speaker]

I thank the hon. Gentleman, but this is Scottish questions.