"I have heard it said that I was the only Minister in history to have been sacked for being too supportive of the Government. Although the decision to determine my future may or may not have been wise—others can judge that—I remain unequivocally enthusiastic about this Government, as I am …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"Thank you, Mr Gray, for presiding over our debate this morning. It is narrowly focused and not necessarily of interest to many Members of Parliament, but is certainly of interest to the residents of Wellington, Somerset, which is in my constituency, and people in the surrounding communities. To put the …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"If we were able to bring forward a joint vision for those two projects, would there be any national impediment to Wellington having a railway station? Would the Department for Transport object to that on the basis that it might have implications for other traffic on that line? That might …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way, and for securing this debate. I completely agree with him on the need to be sensitive to Stonehenge and its surrounding environment. Nevertheless, does he share my observation that the road must be dualled at some future point, at least …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"The Government’s approach to tackling violence is set out in our strategy to end violence against women and girls and the supporting action plan. We monitor the delivery of the strategy and the impact of wider Government policies through regular cross-Government delivery boards, stakeholder meetings and inter-ministerial groups...." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman raises an extremely important issue, because refuges can play a key role in helping women who have been the victims of domestic violence, as I have seen in my constituency. That is the case across the country, as well, so I shall certainly consider any recommendations that …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"I am sure that my hon. Friend speaks for the whole House about the shock and revulsion felt at the allegations made against Jimmy Savile. It increasingly appears that a culture of abuse took place in the past and in my cases—it is important to remember—continues to take place. We …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech
"I strongly endorse the hon. Lady’s starting observation about what a terrible crime human trafficking is, and it is our intention as a Government to be vigilant in tackling it more effectively. That is why we are creating the National Crime Agency, which will come into effect this time next …..." Jeremy Browne - View Speech