Tuesday, 9 July 2019
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of the effect on access to justice of the courts digitisation programme.
What recent estimate he has made of the average waiting time for benefit application appeal tribunal hearings in (a) Northamptonshire and (b) England.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of health and safety for prison staff.
What steps the Government are taking to encourage divorcing couples to reconcile.
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of sentences of less than three months in reducing reoffending.
What steps the Government are taking to increase opportunities for prisoners to access work before they are released.
What steps his Department has taken to tackle legal advice deserts.
What recent progress he has made on probation reform.
What steps his Department has taken to prepare for the UK leaving the EU without a deal; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment the Government have made of the role of the voluntary sector in tackling reoffending.
What recent steps the Government have taken to support veterans in the criminal justice system.
What his Department’s policy is on law centres.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the service provided by family courts to survivors of rape and domestic abuse and their children.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
In a moment, we will come to the ten-minute rule motion. However, the House will be aware of the subsequent business appertaining to Northern Ireland. By way of explanation, I wanted to mention...
Motion for leave to bring in a Bill ( Standing Order No. 23)
Considered in Committee (Order, 8 July) [Dame Eleanor Laing in the Chair]
“(1) The Secretary of State must make regulations to change the law relating to marriage in Northern Ireland to provide that marriage between same-sex couples is lawful. (2) Regulations...
Marriage of same-sex couples in Northern Ireland (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations to change the law relating to marriage in Northern Ireland to provide that marriage between...
‘(1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on progress made towards preparing...
‘(1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on progress made towards implementing...
‘(1) In accordance with the requirements of section 26 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 regarding international obligations, the Secretary of State must make regulations by statutory...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 14, in clause 3, page 2, line 13, lea ve out “ 21 October” and insert “ 4 September”.—(Mr Grieve.) This amendment would...
“(1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on gambling in Northern Ireland...
“(1) A Minister of the Crown must, within the period of two sitting days beginning with the first sitting day on or after the day on which the report on assistance and support for victims...
I rise to present a petition to oppose plans to build over agricultural fields at Whalebones in High Barnet, in my constituency. An e-petition on my website on Whalebones has gained more than...
This petition is from the residents of North Ayrshire and Arran, and many others from across the United Kingdom. The residents are deeply concerned by the UK Home Office’s decision to...
I am sure that you, Mr Speaker, will share my deep regret over the decision by TransPennine Express to close the gate to Hull Paragon station, which has had a detrimental impact on the disabled...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Iain Stewart.)
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