Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Liz McInnes Excerpts
Tuesday 10th July 2018

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think single-sentence questions are now required.

Liz McInnes Portrait Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) (Lab)
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In the light of the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Coventry South (Mr Cunningham), when is the Secretary of State going to reply to my letter asking when longer sentences for causing death by dangerous driving will be introduced into legislation, as was promised in October last year?

Rory Stewart Portrait Rory Stewart
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I refer to my previous answer. This is a priority for the Government, but we need to find the right legislative instrument for doing it. Be in no doubt—it will happen.