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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Oct 2019
Domestic Abuse Bill

"Let me say how powerful it is in this place to have such strong consensus on this important Bill, which focuses on England and Wales. Research shows that domestic abuse can last up to 25% longer in rural areas, as there are more complex obstacles to people exiting these situations …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"I warmly welcome the commitment by the UK Government to recruit 2,500 more prison officers, because prison officers in Scotland have spoken out about the fact that the system there is at breaking point. Rising numbers have led to overcrowding in my local prison, HMP Perth, which was recently reported …..."
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Written Question
Prison Officers: Recruitment
Tuesday 23rd April 2019

Asked by: Kirstene Hair (Conservative - Angus)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

What progress his Department has made on recruiting 2,500 new prison officers.

Answered by Rory Stewart

We have met our target to recruit an additional 2,500 prison officers ahead of schedule; at the end of December 2018 we had a net increase of 4,767 FTE Band 3 to 5 prison officers since we began at the end of October 2016.

It is the highest number of officers in post since 31 March 2012.

Written Question
Postal Services: Dangerous Dogs
Friday 7th September 2018

Asked by: Kirstene Hair (Conservative - Angus)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convictions there have been for attacks by violent dogs on Royal Mail and other delivery staff since 2015.

Answered by Lucy Frazer

The information requested is not held centrally and could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.

Written Question
Dangerous Dogs: Convictions
Friday 7th September 2018

Asked by: Kirstene Hair (Conservative - Angus)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many convictions there have been for attacks by violent dogs on Royal Mail and other delivery staff since 2015.

Answered by Lucy Frazer

The information requested is not held centrally and could only be obtained at a disproportionate cost.