Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Paul Goggins Excerpts
Wednesday 19th June 2013

(10 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Goggins Portrait Paul Goggins (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)
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The Justice Secretary is a man who appears to be in something of a hurry. The Minister may be aware of growing concern among small voluntary organisations that provide services to ex-offenders that under the Justice Secretary’s plans their work will be undermined as large contracts are given to a small number of private providers. What reassurance can be given to those important small charities?

Chloe Smith Portrait Miss Smith
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The right hon. Gentleman may wish to direct that question to the Justice Secretary himself, but the Parliamentary Secretary has had many discussions with Members across Government about opportunities for the voluntary sector, and we are passionate about getting that right.