Clause 13 — Paying for sexual services of a prostitute subjected to force etc: England and Wales

Part of Coroners and Justice Bill – in the House of Commons at 1:45 pm on 12 November 2009.

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Photo of John Martin McDonnell John Martin McDonnell Labour, Hayes and Harlington 1:45, 12 November 2009

I am sure that my right hon. Friend would not want to traduce the English Collective of Prostitutes or its engagement in the "Newsnight" debate. I watched that debate, and no one stated that there was no trafficking in this country. It was not only the English Collective of Prostitutes, but other bodies, academic institutions and surveys, that have challenged the original figures that were used in debates in this House, which seemed to have been inflated. The introduction of balance into my right hon. Friend's speech would be extremely helpful.