Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Liz McInnes Excerpts
Thursday 14th September 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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This is a very important subject that we try to address as a Government to do all we can to help people to end their addictions. It is absolutely vital that we do that. The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 was designed to ensure that we can get on top of new addictive substances as they emerge. The hon. Gentleman is right to raise this point. I am sure that the Government will respond to the report as soon as we can.

Liz McInnes Portrait Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) (Lab)
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This morning, the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth (Sarah Newton), informed me that my constituents were very satisfied with the service they were receiving from Greater Manchester police. Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth. My constituents regularly contact me about their fears and concerns for their safety, from the lack of visible policing to difficulties with the 101 system. May we have an urgent debate on funding and resources for Greater Manchester police?