Select Committee on International Development
Debate between Sarah Champion and Alexander Stafford(3 years, 10 months ago)
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Sarah Champion
I completely agree. It is one of our recommendations that not only do the Government audit and ensure safeguarding policies are in place, but that they are acted on. When the Government feel there are shortcomings, there should be sanctions, including financial sanctions.
Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley) (Con) [V]
As always, it is an honour to speak to my fellow Rotherham MP. I welcome the Select Committee’s work on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries, but inevitably there will be a power and wealth imbalance in the sector. We must never accept that that inevitability will lead to exploitation. Does the hon. Lady agree that we must do more through our safeguarding standards and that we must act quickly?
Sarah Champion
I thank my honourable neighbour. I agree. The best way to stop abuse and achieve value for money on aid projects is to involve local people in delivery and safeguarding, and in the building of and reporting on such projects. They know what they need best and we should be there to serve them.
All-lane Running Motorways
Debate between Sarah Champion and Alexander Stafford(4 years, 10 months ago)
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Sarah Champion
I will come on to the existing lighting system, but yes, motorway rescue is walking into a death trap.
Alexander Stafford
Does the hon. Lady agree that one way in which to deal with the situation is to increase the speed at which the gantry signs change to close the lanes, so that people have more warning? Does she also agree that we need quicker access for the emergency services to deal with accidents when they happen?