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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jan 2018
Joint Enterprise

"I, too, welcome you back to this place, Mr Deputy Speaker, following the tragic circumstances that befell your family.

I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell) for the thorough way she set out the issues. I also thank the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield …..."
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Written Question
Courts: Sunderland
Tuesday 12th December 2017

Asked by: Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 8 November 2017 to Question 110760 on courts: Sunderland, for what reasons he failed to engage with the invitation to visit the court building in Sunderland.

Answered by Dominic Raab

A further meeting with the Hon. Member to restate the actions taken by HM Courts & Tribunals Service in Sunderland would be welcome and can be arranged. Diary pressures over the coming weeks would, however, preclude a visit to Sunderland.

The recent decision to integrate Sunderland County Court into the Sunderland Magistrates' Court building will enable us to focus our investment into a single court in Sunderland. This will result in a better standard of accomodation and improve the experience of those who use the court.

Written Question
Courts: Sunderland
Wednesday 8th November 2017

Asked by: Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will visit the court building in Sunderland to assess the need for refurbishment.

Answered by Dominic Raab

HM Courts & Tribunals Service recognises the need for refurbishment of Sunderland Magistrates’ Court. We are committed to maintaining and improving the building. Work is already planned to address safety, security and accessibility concerns. A recent condition survey highlighted a number of issues which will be addressed in order of priority as soon as is reasonably practical and as resources allow.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Dec 2015
Women and the Economy

"Why is this debate necessary? Why, in 2015, is it relevant to be discussing women and the economy, rather than simply the economy? What is it about the interaction between women, the economy and the labour market that is worthy of exploration? This debate is necessary because of the gender …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Sep 2013
Criminal Legal Aid Reforms

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Sep 2013
Criminal Legal Aid Reforms

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, as ever, Mr Davies. Having cut down my speech, I seem to have more minutes that I thought.

The debate over legal aid cuts is about more than just lawyers’ fees; it is about access to justice and to our legal …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 13 Mar 2013
Probation Service

"I shall be brief, Mr Crausby. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds East (Mr Mudie) for securing the debate, which is important because our probation service faces an imminent threat from a Government intent on cutting budgets at any cost to the service.

I will set out …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Nov 2011
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. What assessment his Department has made of the potential effects on other Government Departments of his planned reductions to legal aid for social welfare law...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Nov 2011
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Secretary of State for that answer. Is it his Government’s view that it is acceptable for a whole swathe of the population to have no access to justice in the area of social welfare law?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Jun 2011
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in this important debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. I agree with many of the comments made by the hon. Member for Maidstone and The Weald (Mrs Grant). The Government should listen to her experience and knowledge.

For 60 years, legal aid …..."
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