All 2 Debates between Roger Williams and Baroness May of Maidenhead

Thu 17th Jul 2014
Child Abuse
Commons Chamber
(Urgent Question)
Tue 22nd Mar 2011

Child Abuse

Debate between Roger Williams and Baroness May of Maidenhead
Thursday 17th July 2014

(10 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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Extensive support is available for police officers doing that job because the problem is recognised. The expertise developed at the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre recognises the impact that such work can have on individual police officers. That support is available for police officers who undertake this difficult work.

Roger Williams Portrait Roger Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire) (LD)
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The Home Secretary has rightly emphasised the importance of multi-agency work in safeguarding and protecting children. Some of those agencies operate under devolved legislation. Will she ensure that her Department and the United Kingdom Government as a whole co-operate fully with the devolved nations of the UK, so that children remain as protected as possible?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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My hon. Friend has raised an important point. I shall ensure that the work that is being done is discussed with the various devolved authorities.

Student Visas

Debate between Roger Williams and Baroness May of Maidenhead
Tuesday 22nd March 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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My hon. Friend makes an extremely valid point. I am happy to tell him that the time limit on how long a student can stay in the UK will address precisely the point he raises.

Roger Williams Portrait Roger Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire) (LD)
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Universities across Wales will welcome today’s statement, particularly as the right hon. Lady has been able to address so many of their concerns. Will she commit to maintaining the dialogue with the vice-chancellors that has proved so productive over the past couple of months so that we can ensure that the proposals deliver in the way that they are intended?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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I am happy to confirm to my hon. Friend that we will be happy to continue speaking with the vice-chancellors.