Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Oct 2022
Public Order Bill
"I agree with the hon. Gentleman to a certain extent. I congratulate Hillingdon Council, which has worked on a cross-party basis, and commend it for the work it has done with other local authorities of all political parties. I do not think, however, that the legal process was sufficient. What …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 21st July 2022
Asked by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Government will commit to hold an inquiry or research into any deaths of (a) unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the care of local authorities and (b) young adult care-leavers who were formerly unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
Answered by Kevin Foster
The Home Office and its providers have robust processes in place to support those within the accommodation we provide.
As with the general population deaths can occur within Asylum Support accommodation, and our thoughts are with the families of those who pass away. In most cases these are as a result of existing and medical conditions or natural causes.
The Home Office does not routinely hold public enquiries into suicides that occur whilst someone is in receipt of asylum support. The Police and local coroner will investigate deaths in accordance with established processes and the Home Office will assist them to do so.
The Home Office supports the work of safeguarding boards and coroner services and complies with all enquiries and investigations they conduct.
Written Question
Thursday 21st July 2022
Asked by:
John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will commission an independent inquiry into any deaths by suicide of (a) asylum-seekers living in Home Office-provided accommodation and (b) unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adult care-leavers in the care of local authorities.
Answered by Kevin Foster
The Home Office and its providers have robust processes in place to support those within the accommodation we provide.
As with the general population deaths can occur within Asylum Support accommodation, and our thoughts are with the families of those who pass away. In most cases these are as a result of existing and medical conditions or natural causes.
The Home Office does not routinely hold public enquiries into suicides that occur whilst someone is in receipt of asylum support. The Police and local coroner will investigate deaths in accordance with established processes and the Home Office will assist them to do so.
The Home Office supports the work of safeguarding boards and coroner services and complies with all enquiries and investigations they conduct.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 29 Jun 2022
Miners Strike 1984-85: UK-wide Inquiry
"We all have history on this. As a youngster, I was the deputy head of the social insurance department at the National Union of Mineworkers, managing the mineworkers’ pension scheme. As my hon. Friend says, many of the miners are now elderly. They, or their widows, are pensioners. There could …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 May 2022
Public Order Bill
"My right hon. Friend will correct me if I am wrong, but if I have got it right, this Bill will criminalise those who are protesting against major transport infrastructure projects, so I want to stand up for the right of one of my colleagues —in fact, my neighbouring MP: …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 May 2022
Public Order Bill
"It is important that we always have regard to the scope and scale of the legislation that we introduce. I am really fearful about the scope and scale of the Bill, based on my constituency experience. The hon. Member for Crewe and Nantwich (Dr Mullan) raised the issue of ensuring …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 May 2022
Public Order Bill
"Let me finish this point, so that I can explain. In my constituency, we have gone through the democratic process—often not to the extent or with the result that I wanted. For example, we have been promised time and again that there would be no further expansion at Heathrow. We …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 May 2022
Public Order Bill
"Fair enough. [Interruption.] No, the hon. Gentleman makes a proper point in the debate, no matter how inaccurate or distorted it is, but never mind. Let me explain—[Interruption.] Does the Bill cover activities in the Chamber? Sorry, I cannot help myself.
In all seriousness, let …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 May 2022
Public Order Bill
"My constituents and I have taken the view that because expansion is such a threat to our community, we are willing to engage in direct action, and if we are prosecuted under existing law, we take it on the chin. We go to court, explain our case and accept the …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 May 2022
Public Order Bill
"The problem is—and here I follow the advice of Her Majesty’s inspectorate of constabulary and fire and rescue services—that the measures will not be a deterrent. All they will do is incentivise many more people to come forward, because this will make them angry and it will cause undue suffering. …..."John McDonnell - View Speech
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