Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Lamont and Alex Davies-Jones

Tuesday 8th July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Alex Davies-Jones]

Will the hon. Gentleman please pass on my sincere thoughts to his constituent? That is a horrific situation that no one should have to face. The hon. Member will be aware of our manifesto commitment to look at co-habiting couples’ rights to ensure that victims, survivors and every party have equal access to these rights. We are currently developing that policy work, as well as working across Government with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Treasury and DWP to look at how we can tackle all elements of violence against women and girls, including economic abuse, and I will happily update him on those discussions in due course.

[John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)]

9. What steps her Department is taking to support victims of grooming gangs through the court system.