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Debate between Saqib Bhatti and Michael Ellis
Thursday 18th March 2021

(3 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Ellis Portrait The Attorney General
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I do not recognise the point that the hon. Gentleman makes. What he ought to do, if I may respectfully suggest it, is to look at what this Government have done. It is on the record that the Government are achieving those issues that we have been discussing, namely: an increase in available criminal offences; an increase in the means by which to prosecute; and more resources to the police and the Crown Prosecution Service in order to achieve the prosecutions. The Government are highly focused on that. If he wishes to write to me about the contract, we will refer it to the appropriate place.

Saqib Bhatti Portrait Saqib Bhatti (Meriden) (Con)
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What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of CPS engagement with (a) local communities and (b) external stakeholders during the covid-19 outbreak.