Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nadia Whittome and Victoria Atkins

Tuesday 5th July 2022 Commons Chamber

[Victoria Atkins]

I thank my hon. Friend, who has a long record of tackling homelessness. We are particularly conscious of the impact that homelessness can have on ex-offenders released from prison, so, in addition to our commitment to legislate on Friday releases, by 2024-25 we will invest an additional £200 million a year to transform our approach to rehabilitation, including expanding our transitional accommodation service across England and Wales. Ex-offenders need a home, a job and a support network, and we are determined to help them to gain all three.

[Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) (Lab)]

20. What steps he is taking to tackle delays to trials for (a) child and (b) adult victims of sexual offences.