Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Pauline Latham Excerpts
Tuesday 5th February 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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If the hon. Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) were standing on this question, I would call her; if she does not, I will not.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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But she is doing so, so I will.

Pauline Latham Portrait Mrs Latham
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23. As well as the importance of employment opportunities for ex-offenders, does the Minister agree that the provision of affordable housing for former prisoners is a significant factor in preventing reoffending, and will he outline what steps he is taking on this?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Just a heads up in case the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) requires it—the same would apply to him in a moment.