"May I first declare an interest, as I am standing as the Labour and Co-operative candidate for police and crime commissioner in south Wales?
Does the Minister agree that the treatment of victims and witnesses remains deeply unsatisfactory in many areas of the court system and in the criminal justice …..." Alun Michael - View Speech
"3. Whether the Government plan to impose penalties on Ministers who fail to observe the House's expectations in regard to statements...." Alun Michael - View Speech
"I congratulate the Deputy Leader of the House on delivering that reply with a straight face, but let us be honest: we all know that announcements should be made in this House first, but the temptation of a quick headline and some media coverage trumps virtue almost every time, especially …..." Alun Michael - View Speech
"My hon. Friend referred to prevention. Does he agree that our police officers work hard to fulfil the first and primary responsibility laid down by Robert Peel, which is to prevent crime, rather than only chasing after criminals? Does he also agree that it is greatly to the credit of …..." Alun Michael - View Speech