Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sam Gyimah and Margaret Ferrier

Tuesday 24th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gyimah]

We have already been in touch with the Department for Exiting the European Union on prisoner transfer agreements, but, as I said in my opening answer, that is one way of removing prisoners from this country. The early removal scheme is another way, and we have been successful at removing a lot of prisoners through that scheme.

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)]

Has the Ministry of Justice made an assessment of how many British offenders are held in foreign prisons?

[Mr Gyimah]

There is a number available, but I do not have it to hand. I am willing to provide it, if the hon. Lady wants to follow up.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sam Gyimah and Margaret Ferrier

Tuesday 6th December 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gyimah]

We are proposing a new life sentence as a maximum penalty for those convicted of dangerous driving. As a consequence, we are giving the courts the tools they need to make the punishment fit the crime, and that is testimony to the campaign my hon. Friend’s constituents have been running for years.

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)]

I welcome the consultation on this matter, but I seek some clarity from the Minister on the distinction between careless and dangerous driving. The consultation makes it clear that the Government do not propose any changes but seek instead to explain and address misconceptions about the law. How exactly does the Department intend to ensure greater consistency across the UK in applying this law?

[Mr Gyimah]

The consultation does have question 7 —an open question—so if the hon. Lady has any specific concerns that are not reflected in the consultation, she can by all means submit them in that question.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sam Gyimah and Margaret Ferrier

Monday 7th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The hon. Gentleman himself is the Minister. “Know thyself” is quite a useful principle in politics, as it is more widely in life.

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)]

What steps is the Department taking to promote the installation of fire suppression systems while repair work is being done to schools as part of this programme?

[Mr Gyimah]

The hon. Lady has bowled me a googly. I shall have to look into this and write to her.