"I associate myself with my right hon. Friend’s tribute to those in the Prison Service and the Courts Service who served and still serve in our armed forces.
I am sure my right hon. Friend is aware of the many people on probation who are placed in my constituency. What …..." Laura Sandys - View Speech
"As the Minister knows, there is great concern in the North Thanet and South Thanet constituencies about people on probation being located next door to vulnerable people, and also people with criminal backgrounds. Is this the right location? Should there be more risk assessment of where people on probation are …..." Laura Sandys - View Speech
"T6. Does the Minister agree that it is a scandal that so many drugs are swilling around prisons? It is crucial that we ensure that those who arrive in prison clean do not leave as addicts...." Laura Sandys - View Speech
"T3. Will the Minister confirm whether the Department is still contracting with Clearsprings to provide accommodation for ex-offenders? The policy undertaken by the previous Government attracted a lot of ex-offenders to my constituency because of our low rental costs, and actually caused an increase in our deprivation issues and social …..." Laura Sandys - View Speech
"2. What proportion of young offenders reoffended within one year of being released from custody in the latest period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement...." Laura Sandys - View Speech
"Does the Minister agree that young offenders, when released from prison, need a more demanding and challenging set of programmes? In my constituency, the Kent Film Foundation runs a programme teaching film skills, and it has an 85% success rate in getting young offenders into work or further education, at …..." Laura Sandys - View Speech