Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Resolved, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this House a Return of parts of a Paper, entitled...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps the Government plan to take to ensure the effective operation of the UK legal system after the UK leaves the EU.
What assessment his Department has made of the cost-effectiveness of legal aid for early legal help.
What steps he is taking to improve the court experience for victims and witnesses.
What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of self-build and custom house building on reducing prisoner reoffending rates.
What steps his Department is taking in response to recent trends in the number of people who represent themselves in court.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the recent pay award on the recruitment and retention of prison officers.
What assessment he has made of the effect of prisoners participating in sporting activities on improving rehabilitation rates.
What steps he is taking to empower prison governors.
What steps he is taking to prevent the use of drones over prisons.
What steps he is taking to prevent the use of mobile telephones in prisons.
What progress he has made on improving safety for prison officers.
What steps he is taking to improve the management of female offenders in the criminal justice system.
What plans he has to review the criteria for the exceptional case funding scheme for coroners’ inquests involving multiple deaths to ensure that close family members have legal representation.
What recent assessment he has made of the suitability of physical restraint techniques used on children in youth custody.
What steps he is taking to modernise the court system.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union if he will make a statement on progress of the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the European Union.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on David Anderson’s report published today on recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester. The attacks that took place...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure that you are aware of the worrying reports that the Chancellor has proposed cutting the Army down to just 50,000 personnel—a clear...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
I beg to move, That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, That she will be graciously pleased to give directions that the five project assessment reviews, carried out into universal...
I rise to present a petition relating to broadband in the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow. The petition states: The petition of residents of East Kilbride, Strathaven and...
My petition concerns the urgent need for greater accessibility of Ruabon station. The petition states: The petition of residents of the village of Ruabon in the constituency of Clwyd South,...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Craig Whittaker.)
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