Former MP for Cheltenham
Mr Charles Irving is a former MP for Cheltenham.
Former MP for Cheltenham
Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 16 March 1992 — General election
I am grateful to you, Miss Boothroyd, for giving me a few minutes in which to speak in the Chamber. I do not take much of its time. I do not particularly enjoy speaking in it. I have spent 40 to 50 years in and out of prisons, and I have ended up here. The issue has been fully debated over the past 10 years and I have had the privilege to be called in every debate. I have with me the speeches...
One of my colleagues asks, "What about the victim?" I sympathise with the victim. I was probably the first in this country to think it prudent to have a victim support scheme, and I started one in Bristol. Much more is now being done to help victims than was ever done during the formative years of my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Mr. Janman). If he wants to speak, he should stand up....
Is not everyone entitled to that protection? Should it be restricted only to police officers?
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