Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sarah Jones and David Burton-Sampson

Monday 5th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sarah Jones]

The Home Office shares the concerns expressed by law enforcement and healthcare professionals about the use of self-swabbing rape kits, and are considering this matter very carefully. We always recommend attendance at a sexual assault referral centre to collect samples, regardless of whether a person decides to report an incident to the police.

[David Burton-Sampson (Southend West and Leigh) (Lab)]

T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.