Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Ben Howlett Excerpts
Tuesday 25th April 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald
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As the hon. Lady will remember, we promised at the time that there would be a review of LASPO and the legal aid provisions, and we have announced the timetable for that review, which has been welcomed, but I agree that we should have a process of constant improvement in helping the victims of domestic violence.

Ben Howlett Portrait Ben Howlett (Bath) (Con)
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The Government have made huge progress in tackling domestic violence both at home and overseas. However, my surgeries are often filled with people who are suffering or have suffered from domestic violence and who are stuck in the family courts system. They are receiving legal aid, but the situation has caused distress. I know the Minister has personally looked into these issues, but will he meet me, hopefully after 8 June, to discuss them further?

Oliver Heald Portrait Sir Oliver Heald
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I would never take the electorate for granted, but if I am here, I will meet my hon. Friend.