Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Will Quince Excerpts
Thursday 18th June 2015

(9 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I remind the hon. Gentleman that those decisions need to be taken by both Houses of Parliament, with great sensitivity and after extensive discussion. Trying to identify individual solutions now might be slightly premature.

Will Quince Portrait Will Quince (Colchester) (Con)
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In Colchester we have seen an unfortunate number of high-profile cases involving knives over the past few years. Will my right hon. Friend allow time for a debate about the importance that education institutions and charities can play in tackling the scourge of knife crime?