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Written Question
Domestic Abuse: Rural Areas
Tuesday 5th November 2019

Asked by: Jane Dodds (Liberal Democrat - Brecon and Radnorshire)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to tackle domestic violence in rural areas.

Answered by Victoria Atkins - Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Domestic abuse is a horrendous crime that we are committed to tackling. Whether it takes place in our rural communities or cities, we are supporting Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners as they decide how best to deploy resources in their areas.

The new designate Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs will play an important role in monitoring the provision of services for victims of domestic abuse, including those in rural communities.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Oct 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Rural and agricultural communities are significantly affected by a rise in such crimes. Will the Minister confirm that there will be no significant reduction in funding to rural police forces, which in fact need more funding?..."
Jane Dodds - View Speech

View all Jane Dodds (LD - Brecon and Radnorshire) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions