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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Jan 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

"The hon. Gentleman will know that my colleagues in the Department for Exiting the European Union have been engaging with Britain’s overseas territories, including Anguilla, through the Joint Ministerial Council and other mechanisms. Does he agree that that is a perfectly adequate mechanism that should continue, and that that means …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Oct 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"5. What steps the Government are taking to support more women in setting up their own businesses...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Oct 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for her original answer. Women entrepreneurs such as Jodie Sheppard from my Havant constituency, who has launched a business helping to improve children’s fitness, are excellent local role models. Does the Minister agree that organisations such as the Women’s Business Council offer excellent support for our …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Jul 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"29. What steps the Government are taking to encourage more girls and women to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and maths...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Jul 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Oaklands Catholic school, which is in my constituency, is taking part in the Opening Doors pilot project initiated by the Institute of Physics to tackle gender stereotyping in schools. Will my right hon. Friend update us on what the outcome of the project will be?..."
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Written Question
Sentencing: Appeals
Thursday 2nd July 2015

Asked by: Alan Mak (Conservative - Havant)

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask the Attorney General, On how many occasions the Law Officers have referred a criminal sentence to the Court of Appeal for review because it was felt to be unduly lenient in the last 12 months.

Answered by Robert Buckland

In the year to 31st December 2014, the Law Officers personally considered 469 cases and referred 128 offenders to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme. Leave was granted by the Court in 95% of cases which included some of the most serious violent and sexual offences, including murder, rape and sexual assault.