All 2 Debates between Wendy Morton and Angela Crawley

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Debate between Wendy Morton and Angela Crawley
Tuesday 8th September 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton
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Let us be absolutely clear: as the FCDO, we will continue to deploy the UK’s diplomatic clout and world-leading development expertise to secure greater global ambition and investment in girls’ education. The Prime Minister has been clear in his commitment to that.

Angela Crawley Portrait Angela Crawley (Lanark and Hamilton East) (SNP)
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What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) international development stakeholders on the progress of the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy.

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Debate between Wendy Morton and Angela Crawley
Thursday 23rd January 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wendy Morton Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Wendy Morton)
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We are working across Government and with partners to tackle the over-representation of black and Asian people and those from other ethnic minorities in the criminal justice system, which we know has deep-rooted causes. That work includes taking forward the recommendations of the extensive, independent review by the right hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) and developing a number of interventions, and it is all aimed at reducing disproportionality.

Angela Crawley Portrait Angela Crawley
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The Home Office’s proposals to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments have rightly been condemned for discriminating against Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, and for effectively criticising and criminalising their way of life. Those who have condemned the proposals include the Scottish Government Minister for Older People and Equalities; Friends, Families and Travellers; and Liberty. The Women and Equalities Committee has also looked at this issue. Given those concerns, will the Minister commit to conducting and publishing an equality impact assessment of the proposals?

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton
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My Home Office colleagues are aware of this, and it is something they are considering.