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Debate between Victoria Atkins and Esther McVey
Monday 21st January 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Ms Esther McVey (Tatton) (Con)
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I, too, welcome the Government’s domestic abuse Bill and the announcements today. Will the Minister meet me to discuss issues of continuing emotional abuse where a couple have divorced but share the parenting of their children? Constituents of mine in that situation have some very practical suggestions for reducing such emotional bullying.

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
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Very much so. The Bill is just part of our response to tackling domestic abuse; there is a range of non-legislative measures as well. Including emotional abuse in the definition of domestic abuse will help victims of this terrible crime, and I would be delighted to meet my right hon. Friend.