Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Melanie Onn Excerpts
Tuesday 8th October 2019

(4 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Frazer Portrait Lucy Frazer
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We have increased prison officers’ salaries in the public sector by over 2% across the board. The public and private systems are separate, and both produce excellent outcomes in some circumstances for prisoners.

Melanie Onn Portrait Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby) (Lab)
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In June, a 15-year-old and an older accomplice broke into my house to steal my car. Thankfully, Humberside police force was excellent. It found those two and made sure they were imprisoned and put on remand. However, that 15-year-old was released on tag but apparently has removed the tag and stolen two further vehicles, which have been crashed into community buildings and people’s homes. Can the Minister please explain to my community how the current system is working to protect them?

Robert Buckland Portrait Robert Buckland
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I listened to hon. Lady’s case with care and concern. I think it merits a further conversation, and I will have that with her.