Policing and Crime Bill

Baroness Stedman-Scott Excerpts

Report: 1st sitting: House of Lords
Wednesday 30th November 2016 Lords Chamber

Amendment 108 withdrawn.

[The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Stedman-Scott) (Con)]

My Lords, if Amendments 108A or 108B are agreed to, I cannot call Amendment 109 by reason of pre-emption.

Clause 61: Limit on period of bail under section 30A

Amendment 108A

Moved by

Domestic Abuse: Rural Communities

Baroness Stedman-Scott Excerpts

Tuesday 24th May 2016 Lords Chamber

Asked by

[Baroness Stedman-Scott]

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to help families in rural communities experiencing domestic abuse and other relationship problems.

[The Advocate-General for Scotland (Lord Keen of Elie) (Con)]

My Lords, the Government recognise the distinct challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse in rural communities. The new violence against women and girls strategy sets out our ambition that by the end of this Parliament every victim of abuse, irrespective of where they live, will be able to secure the support they need.

[Baroness Stedman-Scott (Con)]

I thank the Minister. Noble Lords will know that the recent storyline in “The Archers” electrified the nation and put a spotlight on this issue, showing that early intervention and prevention are much better than cure, as with so many of the social issues that we face. Can the Minister help us understand in particular what the Government are doing to help people in rural communities earlier rather than later?

[Lord Keen of Elie]

There is no doubt that the problems faced, particularly in rural areas, could be addressed earlier. Indeed, our nationally acclaimed campaign, This is Abuse, has had an impact. We have invested a further £3.8 million in a new campaign, Disrespect NoBody, which we hope will build awareness of these issues.

Immigration Bill

Baroness Stedman-Scott Excerpts

Wednesday 3rd February 2016 Lords Chamber

Schedule 9: Availability of local authority support

[The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Stedman-Scott)]

I remind the Committee that if Amendment 234B is agreed to, I will not be able to call Amendments 234C to 234F by reason of pre-emption.

Amendment 234B not moved.