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Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Wera Hobhouse
Tuesday 8th July 2025

(6 days, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wera Hobhouse Portrait Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (LD)
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T6.   I recently met Ruby Hamill—a young activist who nearly died in a Government-run prison when her severe eating disorder was ignored. Ruby is not a constituent; she wanted to talk to me because I chair the eating disorders all-party parliamentary group. Will the Minister meet me and Ruby’s family to ensure that there are eating disorder guidelines in all prisons, and that the guidelines are appropriate and implemented across all prison healthcare providers?

Nicholas Dakin Portrait Sir Nicholas Dakin
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I am sorry to hear of the case that the hon. Member outlines, and I would be very happy to meet her to explore the issue further.

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Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Wera Hobhouse
Tuesday 10th December 2024

(7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nicholas Dakin Portrait Sir Nicholas Dakin
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I do not think now is the time to consider that.

Wera Hobhouse Portrait Wera Hobhouse (Bath) (LD)
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Avon and Somerset police is doing an excellent job at Bath Christmas market, challenging any individual seen behaving inappropriately towards a woman or young female. What more can the Ministry of Justice do to tackle street harassment?