Violence Against Women — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:37 pm on 9 June 2014.

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Photo of Lord Laming Lord Laming Convenor of the Crossbench Peers 2:37, 9 June 2014

My Lords, is the Minister aware of recent research which shows clearly that in households where there is domestic violence that behaviour is often extended to the children and young people in the household? Can the noble Lord assure the House that the recommendations of that report will be taken seriously by the Government and that everything will be done to protect children who live and grow up in these most unpleasant circumstances?